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For Competitors
These blog posts talk about topics that are of interest for our competitors and will hopefully help you perform better in your next tournament.
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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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How to Survive BJJ Training in the Summer Heat
Training BJJ in the summer can be tough. The room is hot, your gi feels heavy, and you start sweating before warm-ups even begin. Follow the advice in this post to make training in the summer heat much more enjoyable. Drink More Water (and Start Early) If you only start drinking water right before training, […]
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Zone 2 Training for BJJ: Building Your Gas Tank
What Is Zone 2 Training? Zone 2 training is low-intensity aerobic work. You move at a steady pace, just enough to raise your heart rate and breathing slightly, but not so much that you’re out of breath. At this pace, your body mainly burns fat for fuel and trains your aerobic system—the part responsible for […]
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Weight Cutting for BJJ: Day-Before Weigh-In Strategy
Cutting weight for a competition can be tricky. If done wrong, it can leave you weak and exhausted. If done right, you’ll step on the mats feeling strong and ready. This guide is based on best practices from the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) weight-cutting guidelines and is designed for BJJ athletes who weigh in […]
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Train Like Jozef Chen: The Smart Way to Improve Faster in Jiu-Jitsu
Jozef Chen is one of the most exciting young talents in Jiu-Jitsu today. Many people wonder how he’s been able to improve so quickly. His approach to training is different from most competitors. Instead of just rolling hard every day, he follows a structured system that allows him to refine his game while still growing […]
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How to Stay Motivated and Get Better at Jiu-Jitsu
Getting good in Jiu-Jitsu can feel like an impossible task. Many people start with excitement but lose motivation and quit after some time. Discipline and hard work are important, but they aren’t enough on their own. What really helps is building a positive feedback loop. When training feels like fun, not work, you can stay […]
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Meet Bartosz: Episode 3 of Road to Euros 2025
In this week’s episode, we’re mixing things up. The team was gearing up for a competition the next day, so we stepped away from our usual 12-week training program. Instead, we focused on pulling guard and countering guard pulls—key skills for any competitor. This time, we’re featuring Bartosz. He shared some valuable lessons from his […]
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Meet Vlad: Episode 2 of Road to Euros 2025
Welcome back to the Road to Euros 2025! In this week’s episode, we dive into triangles, the closed guard, and a special twist on the classic hip bump sweep. If you’ve only learned the traditional version, check this out—this one can really surprise your opponent. This time, we’re featuring Vlad. He likes to joke that […]
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Meet Victor: Episode 1 of Road to Euros 2025
Welcome to the first episode of Road to Euros 2025! Over the next 12 weeks, we’ll take you behind the scenes as our team trains for the 2025 IBJJF Gi Europeans in Lisbon. Each week, we’ll share a new story from our gym, showing how we prepare, learn, and grow together. This week, we’re kicking […]
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Preparing for the IBJJF Gi Europeans 2025: A 12-Week Plan
With the Nogi Europeans behind us, we now shift our focus to the most important gi tournament in Europe—the IBJJF Gi Europeans 2025. The tournament is about three months away, giving us the perfect time to plan our training in three different 4-week blocks. Since we just finished a big tournament, it’s too soon to […]