Fueling your body properly before a jiu jitsu competition is just as important as your training. The right nutrition can enhance your performance, while poor choices can leave you feeling sluggish or nauseous. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you optimize your pre-competition meals. Including a water-cut guide if you are actually needing to lose weight prior to the competition.

How to Perform at Your Best by Working in a Way That Feels Natural

Your best performances happen when your work is a full expression of who you are. Whether in jiu jitsu, sales, sports, or parenting, success comes when you stop forcing what doesn’t fit and lean into your natural instincts. This article explores why copying others won’t get you results, how to identify work that makes you come alive, and why mastery is about embracing your unique strengths. Learn how top athletes, sales professionals, and even parents thrive by working in alignment with their personality and skills.

Every practitioner dreams of getting better at jiu jitsu as quickly as possible. While there’s no shortcut to mastery, there are strategies you can use to maximize your progress. Let’s explore the key ways to accelerate your learning and skill development.

Achieving a black belt in jiu jitsu is a monumental accomplishment. But how long does it take? The answer depends on your dedication, consistency, and mindset. That said, a black belt means nothing unless you’ve committed yourself to the discipline. It’s not something you can waiver on, but something you must live up to.

here's an old Chinese proverb that goes something like this:

"You cannot prevent the birds of sorrow from flying over your head, but you can prevent them from building nests in your hair."

Pain, disappointment, and regret will always pass through your life.

There's no escaping these sorrows. There's no opting out.

But you do have a choice: will you let the birds build a nest in your hair?

Starting your jiu jitsu journey can feel overwhelming. With so many techniques out there, it’s hard to know where to begin. Don’t worry—this guide breaks down the most essential techniques for beginners so you can focus on building a solid foundation.

Have you ever walked into a room full of strangers, knowing full well you’re about to embarrass yourself?

Maybe it was your first day at a new job, your first jiu jitsu class, or even trying karaoke for the first time.

Your heart pounds, your palms sweat, and the one thought repeating in your mind is:

“Don’t make a fool of yourself.”

No one’s waiting to mark you present or absent on an attendance sheet. 

No one’s tracking your progress or checking to see if you’re doing the work. 

It’s just you.

Your goals. Your commitment. And whether or not you’ll show up.

This is both liberating and terrifying.

With the New Year (2025) approaching, I always like to spend a fair amount of time in December reflecting on the previous 12 months and setting some sort of goal, or rather a standard for the following year. 

A standard differs from a goal, in that it is NOT an one-time achievable feat, but more willingly something you need to live up to every day.  

It’s kind of a ‘New Year Resolution’, but more so, a daily reminder to help me transform into the person I want to become. 

Finding the perfect gift for a jiu jitsu enthusiast can be challenging. Whether they’re a beginner or seasoned competitor, these gifts will enhance their training, recovery, or overall love for the art. Here are ten well-rounded options with something for every budget and experience level.