Skip to contentA colleague recently asked me how much it costs to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and it got me thinking about all the necessary and optional fees and equipment you’ll need to pay for when starting.The basic costs associated with BJJ are gym fees, gi and/or no-gi clothing, and a mouthguard. In the USA, BJJ costs approximately $160 per month for unlimited jiu jitsu classes, $65 – $130 for a gi, and $20 for a basic mouthguard.Elsewhere around the world, you can expect to pay the following amounts to start BJJ:Once you pay for these basics there are other optional gear and...…Skip to contentA colleague recently asked me how much it costs to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and it got me thinking about all the necessary and optional fees and equipment you’ll need to pay for when starting.The basic costs associated with BJJ are gym fees, gi and/or no-gi clothing, and a mouthguard. In the USA, BJJ costs approximately $160 per month for unlimited jiu jitsu classes, $65 – $130 for a gi, and $20 for a basic mouthguard.Elsewhere around the world, you can expect to pay the following amounts to start BJJ:Once you pay for these basics there are other optional gear and...WW…

Skip to contentStrength and conditioning is crucial for performance in every sport. In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, it is undeniable that for a given skill level, a stronger, faster player is harder to submit, harder to control, and poses a far greater threat than a slower, weaker opponent.  There is no one-size-fits-all workout for BJJ. The best workouts and exercises for BJJ rely on traditional weight-training and conditioning with a specific focus on the needs of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes and practitioners on both a sport and individual level.While there are infinite options...…Skip to contentStrength and conditioning is crucial for performance in every sport. In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, it is undeniable that for a given skill level, a stronger, faster player is harder to submit, harder to control, and poses a far greater threat than a slower, weaker opponent.  There is no one-size-fits-all workout for BJJ. The best workouts and exercises for BJJ rely on traditional weight-training and conditioning with a specific focus on the needs of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes and practitioners on both a sport and individual level.While there are infinite options...WW…

Skip to contentWhen you’re not on the mat there are still many ways to improve your jiu jitsu. One way is through a good book. There are plenty of books about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu written by members of the Gracie family and other notable BJJ athletes and teachers. Some of the below books are even free!The Black Belt Blueprint was written by Nic Gregoriades, Roger Gracie’s first black belt and a well known BJJ teacher and podcaster. It’s a holistic guide to BJJ, and includes information on most aspects of the art including a full chapter on concepts like breath control, the use of angles and...…Skip to contentWhen you’re not on the mat there are still many ways to improve your jiu jitsu. One way is through a good book. There are plenty of books about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu written by members of the Gracie family and other notable BJJ athletes and teachers. Some of the below books are even free!The Black Belt Blueprint was written by Nic Gregoriades, Roger Gracie’s first black belt and a well known BJJ teacher and podcaster. It’s a holistic guide to BJJ, and includes information on most aspects of the art including a full chapter on concepts like breath control, the use of angles and...WW…

Skip to contentThere are now several great BJJ and grappling-specific podcasts available for free. Some are hosted by well known personalities and instructors like Nick “Chewy” Albin or Stephen Kesting, and others are hosted by professional BJJ athletes like Keenan Cornelius. Regardless of who hosts them, many of these podcasts include interviews with jiu jitsu greats, rising stars and everyone in between. This gives you a great range of perspectives and ideas about jiu jitsu to incorporate into your own journey.We’ve decided to include in this list only podcasts which are active and...…Skip to contentThere are now several great BJJ and grappling-specific podcasts available for free. Some are hosted by well known personalities and instructors like Nick “Chewy” Albin or Stephen Kesting, and others are hosted by professional BJJ athletes like Keenan Cornelius. Regardless of who hosts them, many of these podcasts include interviews with jiu jitsu greats, rising stars and everyone in between. This gives you a great range of perspectives and ideas about jiu jitsu to incorporate into your own journey.We’ve decided to include in this list only podcasts which are active and...WW…

Skip to contentThere are plenty of BJJ apps in the Google Play and Apple App stores. Not only are there paid instructionals, but there are also plenty of free video apps, training log apps and even social networking apps. An app won’t replace time on the mat, but they can be useful if you’re stuck on a bus to work or want to start logging your training and measuring your progress. Here’s our pick of the most useful. Looking for online BJJ training libraries? We’ve compared the top libraries in our guide.If you want to start tracking your progress in jiu jitsu using an app, Marune is...…Skip to contentThere are plenty of BJJ apps in the Google Play and Apple App stores. Not only are there paid instructionals, but there are also plenty of free video apps, training log apps and even social networking apps. An app won’t replace time on the mat, but they can be useful if you’re stuck on a bus to work or want to start logging your training and measuring your progress. Here’s our pick of the most useful. Looking for online BJJ training libraries? We’ve compared the top libraries in our guide.If you want to start tracking your progress in jiu jitsu using an app, Marune is...WW…