Jiu Jitsu Acne | Treating Acne From BJJ Jiu Jitsu Acne | Treating Acne From BJJ

Jiu Jitsu Acne | Treating Acne From BJJ

Jiu Jitsu can certainly play a role in the unexpected development of acne in adults. However, there are several preventative measures and treatments for all kinds of acne that can help grapplers reclaim a healthy skin.
August 17, 2023 — Kendall Vernon
Your First Jiu Jitsu Class: What to Wear, Bring, & Expect Your First Jiu Jitsu Class: What to Wear, Bring, & Expect

Your First Jiu Jitsu Class: What to Wear, Bring, & Expect

If you’re reading this article then you’ve made a life changing decision and taken the first step towards a new beginning! Starting something new can be uncomfortable if not intimidating....
August 08, 2023 — Kendall Vernon
4 Ways to Get Better Faster at Jiu Jitsu 4 Ways to Get Better Faster at Jiu Jitsu

4 Ways to Get Better Faster at Jiu Jitsu

It’s in the best interest of Jiu Jitsu that there is no easy way to the top. The arduous path we all must take preserves the integrity of the sport and the respect of its authority in the martial arts world. However, as with everything, there are actions we can take to optimize our results and affect our performance. Study, testing (competing), focus and intentional practice, and consistency are indisputable ways to make the most out of your time and accelerate the improvement of your Jiu Jitsu.
July 01, 2023 — Kendall Vernon
The Difference Between BJJ Spats and Athletic Leggings The Difference Between BJJ Spats and Athletic Leggings

The Difference Between BJJ Spats and Athletic Leggings

There are a lot of similarities but several key differences which separate grappling spats from traditional athletic leggings. Pockets, zippers, fabrics, and stitching are the primary differences while Gaidama has introduced other features such as a stay-put waistband, a sweat-wicking liner in the saddle, and no center crotch seam to further distinguish the two and optimize spats for grappling sports.
June 30, 2023 — Kendall Vernon
Jiu Jitsu for Women: Self Defense, Community, & Confidence Jiu Jitsu for Women: Self Defense, Community, & Confidence

Jiu Jitsu for Women: Self Defense, Community, & Confidence

Jiu Jitsu is one of the most popular combat sports on the planet. It's increasingly accessible (with more Jiu Jitsu academies on average per city than Starbucks), it's one of...
Training Jiu Jitsu Through Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Training Jiu Jitsu Through Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Training Jiu Jitsu Through Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

This blog is an account of my own personal experiences grappling while pregnant and/or nursing through two pregnancies, including the challenges I faced, products I used, and how I kept myself and my babies cared for without sacrificing my Jiu Jitsu.
5 Pro Tips to Defunk Smelly Grappling Clothes 5 Pro Tips to Defunk Smelly Grappling Clothes

5 Pro Tips to Defunk Smelly Grappling Clothes

Get deeper cleans and preserve the longevity of your spats, rashguards, sports bras, and gis by following these 5 simple steps. Odor-causing bacteria thrives in damp workout clothes (especially your super-soaked...
Best Hairstyles for Jiu Jitsu Best Hairstyles for Jiu Jitsu

Best Hairstyles for Jiu Jitsu

Ahh.. The age-long problem of Jiu Jitsu hair. Unless you’re rocking a buzz cut like Thug Rose Namajunas or another short-enough-to-not-be-a-problem-in-jiu-jitsu style, this article is for you. Generally speaking, braids...