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Plain-English guides for anyone curious about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. No jargon, no gatekeeping. Just the answers we give new students every week.
Do I Need to Be Fit to Start BJJ?
Do you need to be in shape before starting BJJ? No. Why BJJ gets you fit as you learn, and how beginners go at their own pace.
Read the guide → Getting StartedBJJ Terms Every Beginner Should Know (Glossary)
A plain-English glossary of the BJJ terms you will hear on day one: rolling, tapping, guard, mount, sweep, submission, and more.
Read the guide → BenefitsCan BJJ Help You Lose Weight and Get in Shape?
Can Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu help you lose weight? Why grappling burns serious calories, builds lean strength, and is a fitness habit you will actually keep.
Read the guide → Kids & ParentsHow BJJ Helps Kids Handle Bullying
How Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu helps kids handle bullying: quiet confidence, staying calm under pressure, de-escalation, and control without throwing punches.
Read the guide → Getting StartedThe BJJ Belt System Explained (White to Black)
The BJJ belt system explained for beginners: the order from white to black, how stripes work, and how promotions actually happen.
Read the guide → PracticalHow to Wash Your Gi (and Beat the Smell)
How to wash your BJJ gi so it lasts and stays fresh: water temperature, air drying, beating the smell, and avoiding shrinkage. A simple care guide.
Read the guide → Getting StartedGi vs No-Gi: Which Should a Beginner Start With?
Gi vs no-gi BJJ explained for beginners: the difference, the pros of each, and which one to start with. Most students train both.
Read the guide → Kids & ParentsWhat Age Can Kids Start BJJ?
What age can kids start Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? How age groups work, what to expect at different ages, and how to find the right class for your child.
Read the guide → Getting StartedHow Often Should a Beginner Train BJJ?
How many times a week should a BJJ beginner train? Why two to three classes a week is the sweet spot for fast, sustainable progress.
Read the guide → BenefitsThe Health and Fitness Benefits of BJJ
The real health and fitness benefits of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: full-body strength, cardio, mobility, stress relief, and a workout that never gets boring.
Read the guide → Getting StartedWhat Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? A Plain-English Intro
A plain-English introduction to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: what it is, where it came from, and why a smaller person can control a bigger one.
Read the guide → Kids & ParentsIs BJJ Safe for Kids?
Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu safe for kids? Why no striking, close supervision, and age-appropriate technique make BJJ one of the safest martial arts for children.
Read the guide → Getting StartedWhat to Wear to Your First BJJ Class (and What to Bring)
Exactly what to wear and bring to your first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class. No gear required for your trial. A simple Winnipeg beginner's checklist.
Read the guide → Getting StartedHow to Tap (and Why It Matters Most)
The first and most important skill in BJJ: what tapping is, when to tap, and why it keeps you training safely for life.
Read the guide → Kids & ParentsIs BJJ Good for Kids?
The real benefits parents see: confidence, focus, anti-bullying, fitness, and friendship. Plus what a kids class looks like.
Read the guide → Getting StartedIs BJJ Dangerous? The Honest Truth
An honest look at injuries, why BJJ is one of the safer combat sports, and how beginners stay safe on the mat.
Read the guide → Getting StartedWhat to Expect at Your First BJJ Class
Nervous about day one? Here is exactly what happens, what to bring, and why you will not be sparring on your first class.
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