bjj-beginners-path | Essential Guides & Techniques Beginner’s Path to BJJ Essential guides and techniques to start your jiu-jitsu journey the right way Welcome to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Starting jiu-jitsu can feel overwhelming. There’s so much to learn, so many techniques, and everyone around you seems to know what they’re doing. But here’s the truth: every black […]
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The Ultimate Guide to Starting Jiu-Jitsu | Complete Beginner’s Roadmap 2025 The Ultimate Guide to Starting Jiu-Jitsu Everything you need to know to begin your BJJ journey with confidence. From your first class to blue belt—this guide covers it all. 1-3 Years Average time to blue belt 2-3x Weekly training recommended $100-200 Starter gear investment
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Grappler’s Strength Blueprint | BJJ-Specific Strength Training The Grappler’s Strength Blueprint Build BJJ-specific strength without sacrificing your game. Complete periodized programming designed for grapplers. Learn More See The Program Why Generic Strength Programs Fail Grapplers A powerlifter’s program builds max strength. A bodybuilder’s program builds muscle. A CrossFitter’s program builds general fitness. None of these
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Discover the ultimate Jiu Jitsu Hydration guide explicitly tailored for martial artists. Enhance your performance and speed up recovery with expert tips on managing your hydration before, during, and after training. Stay at the top of your game with our essential hydration strategies for every BJJ practitioner.
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From Wrestler to World-Class Grappler: The Nick Rodriguez Story BJJ PROFILE From Wrestler to World-Class Grappler: The Nick Rodriguez Story How Nick Rodriguez became one of the most watched athletes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—starting from scratch at age 22 Quick Nicky Rod Facts Full name Nicholas Pete Rodriguez Born August 30, 1996 (Philadelphia, PA) Height/Weight 6’3″,
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A simple jiu-jitsu hydration calculator to stay Properly Hydrated for Peak Performance on the Mat
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Stay consistent and level up your skills with this free 4-Week Jiu-Jitsu Training Tracker. Easily plan your weekly sessions, set goals, and track your progress with a simple printable PDF. Perfect for beginners and seasoned grapplers who want to train smarter and stay motivated.
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What if I told you the official story about earning a BJJ black belt is a fantasy? The neat timeline sold to you, averaging a decade, is, for most people, not the whole truth. The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, or IBJJF, provides an official map. But your journey is a chaotic, personal odyssey. Tonight, we’re
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In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, we often discuss the importance of consistency, discipline, and repetition. But ask anyone who’s climbed to the top, and they’ll tell you: the people in your corner make all the difference. Just ask Carlos Alberto Pinheiro Alves Junior. Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1982, he’s now a two-time American Open Champion,
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The black belt is more than just a piece of cloth you tie around your waist in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. For most people, it’s a sign of a journey that takes ten years or more of hard work and time on the mat. It stands for thousands of hours of sparring, innumerable submissions, and a deep,
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