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The Good, The Bad, and The Guard Puller: A Roast on Jiu-Jitsu's Lazy Move, with a Skateboarding Twist Your browser does not support our video.   Welcome to the wild, wild world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), where not all warriors fight on their feet! In this world, some folks roll in style—executing takedowns, hunting submissions, and living life on the edge like Clint Eastwood. Others? Well, they scoot their way to victory with a questionable technique, known as guard pulling. This art form (if we dare call it that) is the subject of our hilarious new wall art titled "The...

Jiujitsomnia: The Silent Saboteur of Your BJJ Performance and Well-BeingImagine this: you’ve just finished an intense Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) class. Your body is exhausted, but your mind is racing—replaying every choke, guard pass, and near submission. Sound familiar? If so, you may be experiencing "Jiujitsomnia", a common issue among martial artists and athletes that can seriously impact your sleep quality and overall well-being.Many BJJ practitioners struggle with post-training insomnia, tossing and turning as their mind replays their training session. But sleep isn’t just about rest; it’s essential for "muscle recovery", "mental clarity", and long-term progress on the mats. Without proper...

How to Get Better at Something You’re Passionate About: The BJJ ApproachWhen it comes to getting better at something you're passionate about, like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), the journey is often just as important as the destination. Just like the steps on the shirt design—"Takedown, Pass, Submit"—improvement in any discipline, whether it's BJJ, learning a musical instrument, or mastering a skill, follows a step-by-step process. It’s not about overnight success but about gradual improvements, perseverance, and grit.1. Attention: The Power of Small ImprovementsAt the heart of learning and improvement is the principle of "progressive overload". This term, often used in strength...

CJI Day 1- Ruotolo brothers bitch-slapped and outclassed an adcc champ.  - The zenith of specialized leg-lock game exposes the separation in skill level at the very top. Levi Jones-Leary and Eoghan O’Flanagan submitted and make their opponents look like they don't belong.- Tackett brothers jumped on to the grappling scene arguably with their very first global event.CJI Day 2- Nicky Rodriguez got it DONE! Congrats- Craig Jones’ “SUNGA” hits the mat- The fight of the tournament was Tackett vs Ruotolo- Kade Ruotolo got it DONE!  Leg locks are all cool and all but, in "Attacking VS Ass Scooting" there is...

Part 2 of "Top 5 most common skin infections in BJJ and methods of prevention and cures." In light of the recent stories about the nasty skin infections circulating the grappling and MMA world, we decided to share some of our "Best Practices" for staying healthy while staying on the mats.While no one likes to think about contracting a skin infection, the reality is that these ailments are an occupational hazard for grapplers. The close physical contact and shared equipment involved in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu create an environment ripe for contagious culprits like ringworm, staph, and more to spread. Don't panic...