Picture: RibeiroPhoto This Valentine’s Day, we asked you on our Instagram story if you train with your significant other. Out of almost 150 votes, the answer was: 77% YES while 23% said NO. Let’s dive right into it the “why”… Continue Reading
The number one trick in dealing with injuries is this: don’t get injured at all. But how to do that? Speak up for your own body (before your body speaks up for you) Here’s the thing: injuries tend to happen… Continue Reading
“In India, letting someone sit between your legs, that’s a no-no.” Apeksha Kakkar has done something almost no other woman in India has done before: she is one of the first to train jiu jitsu. As far as “being the… Continue Reading
Picture by UAEJJF You may have looked at the weight categories for a competition, thinking whether to cut weight or not. Is it really worth it to suffer, or should you just not bother at all? When does a weightcut… Continue Reading
Interview with Raquel Pa’aluhi Canuto “I hate competing.” She’s known for her honesty, heart and putting up fights that are all-out wars where she leaves everything on the mat. We talk with black belt Raqual Pa’aluhi Canuto (Checkmat), about… Continue Reading
“Travelling was my first love, jiu jitsu my second.” She is nicknamed the jiu jitsu gypsy, and for a reason! Heather Raftery (team Atos) has travelled the world, and trained jiu jitsu wherever she went. She got her black belt… Continue Reading
The IBJJF World Championship has only just finished, and we’re already looking at a summer full of fights that will be so exciting you can’t miss them! Have a look at what’s coming up! June 24th – EBI 16 The… Continue Reading
Money doesn’t grow on trees, and IBJJF tournaments are not exactly cheap. Here are three steps to save money to pay for jiu jitsu, and better your spending habits overall! Step 1. Calculate the damage If you want to downgrade… Continue Reading
Picture: RibeiroPhoto If you are thinking about starting jiu jitsu – well done! Let’s go for it! To make sure you show up, prepared like a pro, here are six things you must know before stepping on the mats. … Continue Reading
Picture: MaggieLeft.com Yesterday was the kick-off of the IBJJF Pan American Championship. We’ll have to wait for the weekend before the black belt women take the stage. So meanwhile, take a look at six black belt final predictions we’ve made… Continue Reading
