As we are deep into the cooler months of the year, you may be lacking some motivation, in jiu jitsu and in other areas of life. Whether you have been in the game for years or only just started, motivation is a key element in training and so we have the top tips for how to stay motivated in your jiu jitsu career.

Families that practice Jiu Jitsu together, stay together…and here’s why…

Physical exercise has always been a great way to balance mental health. Why? There are many processes that occur during physical exercise both in the body and the mind.

For those who want to excel at the gentle art, it can be intriguing to think of what activities may be helpful to do outside of the gym. Thinking this way is one of the first steps to becoming a strong BJJ player and investing in the below activities is guaranteed to increase your performance on the mats…

Staying out of your comfort zone is one of the best ways to improve quickly in BJJ. You may wonder why?…Isn’t it a good thing to get comfortable at a sport you love? 

Jiu jitsu is one of the fastest growing martial arts in the world and it is becoming very popular for good reason. Jiujitsu does not know age or gender, it is inclusive of all, and therefore it is something that all people should try at least once…below are five reasons why. 

Jiu jitsu can be extremely beneficial for people who have not had any experience in a sport or martial art like it before.

Most seasoned BJJ practitioners will understand the importance of stretching and mobility in the sport. However, it can be extremely beneficial to understand the importance of stretching as soon as you start. Incorporating a stretching routine into your training can benefit your game in many ways…

If you’re in one of those sticky situations when you can’t make it to the academy to train, or you simply want to refine your skills, we have the answer for you. Here are 10 simple solo drills you can practice at home. All you will need is a small space and some kind of mat or soft surface and you’re ready to go! 

This is a question you may be dwelling on if you are a girl interested in trying a BJJ class. Since the sport has been male-dominated for years, it can be a valid question and one that I spent a lot of time thinking about myself.