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Why 2026 Is the Perfect Year to Start Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
People often wait for the right moment to start Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. They want more time, better fitness, or fewer distractions. In reality, those things rarely line up. You just have to decide to start now and take the first step. BJJ is more accessible than it used to be Ten or fifteen years ago, starting
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Double Gold for Rael at Nogi Europeans
The team performed very well at both the IBJJF NoGi Europeans and the Rome Open. The clear highlight was Rael winning double gold in the adult blue belt division, which is an outstanding result at one of the biggest tournaments in the world. The weekend began at the Gi Rome Open, where Annaïs competed as
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Espen Mathiesen Seminar at BJJ Lab Zürich
We had the pleasure of hosting another seminar with Espen Mathiesen, European Champion, World Medalist, and one of Europe’s top lightweight competitors. This time, Espen shared key parts of his no-gi A-game, focusing on attacking the back and heel hooks from Reverse De La Riva. He broke down how to smoothly switch between the two
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Push Your Limits: Threshold Training for BJJ
Building great endurance isn’t about doing just one type of training. Low-intensity work builds your foundation, high-intensity efforts sharpen you for competition, and threshold training bridges the gap. When used correctly, it can give you the ability to push hard for longer without breaking down. What Is Threshold Training? Your “lactate threshold” is the point
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Lunch Class at BJJ Lab Zürich: Gi Chokes from Turtle
In this gi advanced lunch class we worked on attacking the turtle. When an opponent turtles to block a guard pass, don’t let them rest and recover. Instead create a dilemma: defend the choke or give up the guard pass. We drilled the clock choke, helicopter choke, rolling bow and arrow, and the ezekiel from