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Jiu-Jitsu Belt Ranking System Explained

Posted by Heather Raftery • July 28, 2024 Jiu-Jitsu Belt Ranking System Explained  If you’re reading this, you’re either thinking about starting Brazilian jiu-jitsu, or you’ve just recently started, become hooked – as...

Benefits of Training BJJ at a Small Academy

Posted by Heather Raftery • June 25, 2024 Benefits of Training BJJ at a Small Academy  As one of – if not “the” – the fastest growing sports in the world, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu...

Introducing the Kingz World Champs

Posted by Heather Raftery • June 11, 2024 Introducing the Kingz World Champs This past IBJJF World Championships was quite the roller coaster! As usual, the event was packed with the best of...

A Short History of the Evolution of Jiu-Jitsu

Posted by Heather Raftery • May 19, 2024 A Short History of the Evolution of Jiu-Jitsu Jiu-jitsu has become so ubiquitous in today’s world, that’s hard to go anywhere without seeing a jiu-jitsu...

Tips for Ranking Up

Posted by Heather Raftery • May 13, 2024 Tips for Ranking Up Academy promotions can happen at any time of the year. There’s nothing that dictates when they should occur. Indeed, promotions of...

BJJ Basics – All You Need to Know About Closed ...

Posted by Heather Raftery • May 12, 2025 BJJ Basics – All You Need to Know About Closed Guard Closed guard is arguably the most fundamental position in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. For most jiu-jitsu practitioners, it...