What happens when a student works on techniques different from the ones being taught in class? Is it a sign of initiative or a lapse in etiquette? Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is more than just a martial art—it's a community built on respect, discipline, and continuous learning. For BJJ students, the dojo is a sanctuary where they hone their skills under the guidance of their professors. In this article, we'll explore the delicate balance between respectful learning and potentially disruptive behavior in BJJ classes. Both may be open to interpretation. From understanding the instructor's point ..read more

The path to achieving a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a unique odyssey—a blend of rigorous training, an intellectual understanding of grappling concepts, and an unyielding spirit. The purple belt is a significant achievement in the BJJ world, marking the transition from being a diligent student to a seasoned practitioner with the beginnings of mastery. The Fundamental Foundation The foundation of any BJJ practitioner is built upon countless hours of drilling fundamental techniques. Mastering the basics is the foremost milestone in the odyssey to purple belt. A solid grasp of fun ..read more

IMPROTANT: BEFORE READING THIS ARTICLE!! PLEASE READ THE MEDICAL DISCLAIMER AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS ARTICLE. Ok, the longer you train BJJ the more likely you will get injured or will have several injuries. I speak from personal experience. I am not sure I have met a single person, purple belt or higher that has not been injured one way or another. What we all want to know is how can we heal faster so that we can get back on the mats? Peptides are rumored to help with this very issue. Let’s take a look at what peptides are, how they work and if it applies to the acceleration of healing. Keep in ..read more

As a general rule, it is usually not considered good practice for lower belts to ask a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) blackbelt to spar. This is a death sentence in most gyms...(joking) I honestly do not know why this is the case nor do I agree with it whatsoever. Maybe there is a chain of command that stems from the old "brazilian days". Where I train (and my professor is brazilian) it’s okay to ask any of the blackbelts to roll. At other academies, I have heard from people that it is not okay to ask a BJJ Blackbelt to roll (spar). Here is an example of what happens in this situation... A blue be ..read more

(attention) If you have a story you would like to have published about your bad experience in a BJJ School please contact me at info@bjjreport.com. If you like, I am happy to make sure the story is anonymous to protect your identity. Everyone's journey is different. One person’s trash is another person’s treasure. Some people love the academy they are at, and others have this empty feeling that they just can’t get rid of. This feeling starts like an itch and before you know it becomes a full-blown rash (metaphorically). What is interesting is the amount of time you spend at an academy, the am ..read more

Is it good or bad to train BJJ every day? Lets say you have been bitten by the BJJ bug or perhaps you are simply on a fitness journey. Maybe you have fallen in love with getting man handled by younger 2 stripe white belts or just started a cycle of HGH (or TRT) and need to put the energy to good use. Or maybe your a bjj addict like me who simply enjoys training. Regardless there are reasons why you should and should not train every day. Lets take a look... THE NO, ITS NOT BAD TO TRAIN EVERY DAY ANSWER The short answer to this question is no, it's not bad to train BJJ every day. However, there ..read more

For most people who are starting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (commonly referred to a BJJ) means they need to buy a BJJ Gi, and you often really need to buy one before you attend the first class, which given the fact you are likely to know absolutely nothing about BJJ Gi's in general, sizing, how they fit, differences in the brands etc., then you might feel you are facing an overwhelming amount of choices when you first start to investigate. One quick online search will throw up literally thousands of options, in fact nowadays it can be quite overwhelming, so what really is the right ,BJJ Gi for you ..read more

Look, sometimes it is not easy to find the words to tell someone you don't want to roll with them. Maybe your afraid your gonna get injured or they are simply much bigger (or more skilled). There has to be a respectful way to tell someone you wont roll. There is! First lets cover why you should have this communication in your verbal toolbelt and at the end I have a wide variety of suggestions you can use. Remember its better to avoid a roll than not be able to train for weeks, or even months. Rolling with a "spazzy" person in BJJ can lead to injury for several reasons. First, inexperienced gr ..read more

Ok, so you just got done training and had some decent rolls. It’s now time to recover. We can stop at the local fast-food place and grab something really quick however over time this could chip away at your overall health and performance. We want to get better at BJJ and what we put into our body makes a difference in how we perform. So here we go…. 10 AMAZING foods to eat after training BJJ and why! Oats - Oats are an excellent source of complex carbohydrates, which help replenish your body's energy stores after a tough BJJ session. They also provide a good amount of fiber and protein to hel ..read more

Ok, we have all been there. We just had a pretty intense roll with one of our training partners and after the exchange our hands start to shake. And the interesting part is we try and either hide it or stop it from happening. The question is simple, should our hands shake after a BJJ roll? BJJ is a physically demanding martial art that requires strength, endurance and technique. BJJ training sessions can be quite intense, and this often leads to your hands shaking or trembling after the session. This is completely normal as it is just your body's way of recovering from the intense physical ac ..read more