Tips for BJJ Life
Tips and advice on all things Jiu Jitsu, from how to tie your belt to how to improve your game.
12 Jiu Jitsu Beginner Tips for Women New to BJJ
I put together this list of tips for people just starting out in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu based on my personal experience as well as some advice shared in a Facebook…
how to Wash a Gi and Get Rid of “Permastank”
How to Wash a Gi Gi cleaning is not rocket science. You wash a Jiu Jitsu gi just like you would wash your other clothes: Put it in the washing…
How to Dry a Gi (Without Shrinking It)
There’s a lot of conflicting advice about how to wash and dry a Jiu Jitsu gi and whether or not you can put a gi in the dryer, and with…
10 Tips for Visiting another Jiu Jitsu Gym
Visiting a new BJJ school while on vacation or to consider joining can feel a little scary, especially for introverts like me, but over the past year I’ve come to…
What to Bring to A BJJ Competition (Printable Checklist)
Here’s a list of all the stuff I would take to a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition. Don’t forget to pack these items in your gym bag! You can download a…
What to Eat Before Jiu Jitsu Class
Wondering what to eat before a Jiu Jitsu class to make sure you have enough energy to get through an intense workout without feeling nauseous? Struggling to fit a meal…
How to Soften a Stiff Martial Arts Belt
A brand new martial arts belt is stiff and that can make it difficult to tie. Here’s how to break in your brand new belt to make it more flexible….