Green Flags, Red Flags, and Everything In Between: Choosing a BJJ Gym as a Woman
Guest post contributed by Karina Whamond, a BJJ blue belt and lifelong martial artist who has trained since age…
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…
Can Jiu Jitsu Help You Control Your Emotions?
If you often get frustrated and lose your temper and end up behaving in a way you regret or…
How Intense Does a Jiu Jitsu Class Need to Be?
Today I saw a post in a Facebook group for women in Jiu Jitsu from a brand new blue…
Is Jiu Jitsu Spiritual in its Roots?
This article is written for Christians who have concerns that Jiu Jitsu may have a spiritual side that is…
5 Jiu Jitsu Women Who Inspire Me
For years Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was a sport primarily dominated by men. Women who did train were often the…
Please, Stop Coaching Your BJJ Training Partners.
This is a bit of a rant, which isn’t normally my style, but one of my biggest pet peeves…
The Importance Self-Advocacy in Jiu Jitsu
At the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym where I train we are often reminded about the importance of taking care…
Thoughts I’ve Had Since Getting My Purple Belt in BJJ
I’ve had a mix of thoughts and feelings since my professor Steve Haydock awarded me my purple belt in…