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Grappling Brotherhood
Closely related to the idea of BJJ brotherhood, grappling brotherhood extends across disciplines ...
Gi and Belt Care
Proper care of gis and belts reflects personal discipline and respect for training partners. Clea...
Etiquette Toward Strangers
When meeting visiting practitioners or newcomers, courtesy and inclusivity are key. Welcoming str...
Etiquette for Rolling with Injuries
Training with injuries requires transparency and caution. Practitioners are expected to communica...
Dojo Lineage Charts
Lineage charts display the history of an academy, tracing instructors back to BJJ’s founders. The...
Dojo Cleaning
Cleaning the mats and training space is both a practical necessity and a cultural ritual in BJJ. ...
Cross-Training Etiquette
Many BJJ athletes cross-train in wrestling, judo, or MMA. Etiquette in these settings involves re...
Cross-Gym Courtesy
When visiting another academy, practitioners are expected to show extra respect—introducing thems...
Brown Belt Preparation
At brown belt, practitioners refine their game to prepare for black belt. The focus shifts from s...
Bowing
Bowing is a gesture of respect in BJJ, acknowledging instructors, training partners, and the mat ...
Blue Belt Responsibility
The blue belt is often seen as a transitional rank, where students shift from beginner learning t...
Black Belt Teaching
Reaching black belt carries the responsibility of passing knowledge forward. Many black belts tak...
BJJ Traditions
Traditions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu reflect its roots in both judo and Brazilian martial culture. F...
BJJ Seminars
Seminars are opportunities for practitioners to learn from high-level instructors outside their u...
BJJ Rituals
Rituals in BJJ include bowing before stepping onto the mat, belt ceremonies, and acknowledging in...
BJJ Philosophy
At its core, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu emphasizes efficiency of movement—using leverage, timing, and te...
BJJ Nutrition Principles
Diet plays an important role in sustaining training intensity and recovery. Many athletes follow ...
BJJ Lifestyle Fitness
BJJ-specific fitness programs blend strength, conditioning, and mobility training to support grap...
BJJ Lifestyle
Many practitioners extend BJJ principles beyond the academy into their everyday lives. This inclu...
BJJ Humor and Memes
Humor plays a big role in BJJ culture, with inside jokes and memes circulating widely among pract...