You may have heard of the phrase, ‘white belt curriculum’, but what is this? A white belt curriculum is a term created by gyms that is designed to systematically teach […]
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Why it can be embarrassing to be a BJJ white belt
Everyone has to start somewhere. In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, the starting is being a white belt. Here, you will struggle both mentally and physically, and although people joke about the […]
How to roll against a much bigger guy in BJJ
When training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, one of the biggest challenges can be sparring a much larger, bigger opponent. The reason for this is obvious. Weight can crush you, use up […]
Should you take BJJ private lessons as a white belt?
Everyone within the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community knows that privates are a great way to learn and improve incredibly quickly. Simply put, a private lesson is exactly that; you get […]
Should I even try submissions as a white belt?
When you’re brand new at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you’ll often be given a lot of advice. Most of this advice will be great, but some not so much. So, what […]
6 Signs a white belt won’t last in BJJ
If you’ve been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for a few years, you’ll start to see patterns develop that indicate whether a student will quit or stay. That is, when people […]
Is it normal to get tapped out in seconds as a BJJ white belt?
You’ve just started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. You thought you’d do ok and knew a few moves before signing up. Then you started training and you get tapped out. Again, […]
What position do you start in for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
If you’re new to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu then you may be unaware of the starting position used in the martial art. If you’ve done your homework, then you will know […]
What you should know as a white belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
If you’ve just started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu then you may not be aware of what is required or expected from you as a white belt. The good news here […]
What is the K Guard? The Ultimate Guide to K Guard
The K Guard is a position in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu that is a form of open guard. Overall, it can be considered as an aggressive position that often leads to […]