No matter when you start BJJ, No one has the same expectations. Some have trained something else before, like wrestling or Judo. There are those who are combat sports fans or have done their research ahead of time. And some have no idea what they’re walking into. When I started
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As you progress through the BJJ belts you’ll meet many white belts who have no problem making it known that they’re chasing that blue belt. It’s not uncommon for people to complain about the speed they get promoted at or compare themselves to their teammates or friends in other gyms.
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So, you want to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Awesome! But, where do you start? There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing what could potentially be your gym for the next ten (or more!) years. You might some day want to bring your partner and children to this place.
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BJJ, grappling, and mixed martial arts are all male-dominated sports. This is an inescapable reality. However, grapplers like Ffion Davies, Gabi Garcia, and Nathiely de Jesus, combined with organizations like Girls in Gis and Grrrl, have begun to turn the tides. As more women sign up and climb the ranks,
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