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How to Wash and Care for Your BJJ Gi
Keep your BJJ Gi clean, comfortable and durable with the right washing, drying and storage routine.
BJJ Gear for Beginners: What You Really Need
Gi, rashguard, fight shorts, mouthguard and tape: what do you really need as a BJJ beginner? Our practical checklist helps you prepare for your first Gi or No-Gi class.
BJJ Belts for Adults: Order and Meaning
From white to black belt: learn what the adult BJJ ranks mean, how promotions work and why every journey develops at a different pace.
The History of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
From Japanese judo to Brazil and the global grappling community: a concise history of how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu developed.
5 Simple Ways to Improve Your Jiu-Jitsu
You do not need to train every day to make progress. These five habits help you use each Jiu-Jitsu session more effectively.
How to Choose a BJJ Gi: Fit, Weave and Weight
A practical guide to BJJ Gi sizing, jacket weaves, fabric weight, trousers, shrinkage and competition rules.
The Jiu-Jitsu Journey of Maximilian Alkofer
Maximilian Alkofer, founder of Elements Jiu-Jitsu in Regensburg, talks about finding BJJ, building a gym and helping beginners feel at home.
