If you are new to BJJ then you might be wondering how much a BJJ gi is going to cost you. You might also be wondering how much you should spend on your first gi. After all, the cost of a BJJ gi is all over the board. So let’s answer the question: How much…
One question I get asked often in class by new students is how do you get your blue belt fast? Well, to get your blue belt fast you need to understand the requirements to get your blue belt and have a fundamental understanding of BJJ. The fastest you could become a blue belt is about…
Starting BJJ is a fun and exciting experience for most people. However, it can also be a very frustrating time as well. There are a ton of frustrations you will experience as a BJJ white belt. After all, every technique seems super complicated and there seems to be an endless amount of information. On top…
People often refer to Brazilian jiu-jitsu as a ground fighting system. Of course, if you are going to learn how to fight on the ground, you might also want to know how to get someone to the ground first. After all, just about every fight starts on the feet. BJJ matches also start on the…
Training jiu-jitsu twice weekly is enough for your average hobbyist to get good over time. Of course, it would be better if you could train for 3-4 days instead. That said, if you can only train twice per week then don’t let that stop you from starting. I regularly coach people who can only train…
The biggest difference between 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu and BJJ is that they do not wear the gi in 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu. The 10th planted system created by Eddie Bravo was originally focused on jiu-jitsu for MMA. Since you do not wear a gi in MMA it did not make sense to him to train in…
I’ve been lifting weights for many many years and even used to run my own personal strength training business. Because of this, I often have people ask me whether it was better to do BJJ before or after weights. If you are lifting weights and doing BJJ on the same day then you should lift…
If you can afford BJJ private lessons, they are usually worth the cost. This is, of course, assuming that you are learning from a quality BJJ instructor who loves to teach. Private lessons can help you fast-track your understanding of the art of BJJ. However, if cost is a major concern, there are cheaper ways…