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Self defense for kids is one of the most practical decisions parents can make for a child's safety and growth. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo are two grappling-based martial arts that...

Walking into your first self defense training class feels nothing like what most people picture. Many people picture a room where instructors pair beginners with experienced fighters right away. The...

A martial arts instructor and a personal trainer both build fitter, stronger clients. But they train for different outcomes through different systems. One earns credentials through a standardized industry exam....

Picking out your first judo uniform involves more than choosing a size. A judogi is regulated gear, and inspectors check it before every competitive match. Six specific construction details decide...

There are officially 67 recognized judo throws in the Kodokan system, but BJJ coaches don't teach 67. They teach four. The gap between that number and the full catalog isn't...

A red belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu takes longer to earn than almost any rank in martial arts. The seven-rank system requires a minimum of 48 years from black belt...

Most people who start learning jiu jitsu moves assume progress means collecting more of them. That assumption feels logical. More techniques should mean more options on the mat. Research comparing...

Most students training toward a blue belt jiu jitsu promotion spend their time counting months instead of building skills. That is the wrong focus. Instructors do not promote based on...

The difference between judo and jiu jitsu comes down to four honest points. It has nothing to do with who trains harder or who wins a street fight. Judo built...

The Brazilian jiu-jitsu ranking system does not reset when you switch gyms. Your belt system travels with you, no matter which academy issued it first. What happens next depends on...