“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
Finding a great sports bra can be a challenge: you want to feel comfortable, and the bra should not be too loose, but definitely not too tight. Are you the girl picking the ones with cute designs or “just” functional? There are… Continue Reading
All of us deal with mental struggles. Whether it’s depression, fear of failure, panick attacks or feeling suicidal. Since there is not enough open conversation about it, here are five stories from inspiring jiu jitsu women. Because in spite of… Continue Reading
I am 10 weeks away from estimated date of arrival of our baby Felix. A pregnancy journey is truly amazing. First thing that I learned a few weeks into my pregnancy was that I no longer made the decisions about my body,… 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
It’s spring, and that means Spring Super Sale at BJJ Fightgear! Check out what’s in stock for an absolutely amazing price! Inverted Gear Panda CS 2.0 Gi Price: €139,95 €83,97 Who doesn’t like the cute panda mascotte from Inverted Gear?… Continue Reading
