Guides

What Is the Best Age to Start Kids Jiu-Jitsu?

The best age to start kids jiu-jitsu is the age at which your child can enjoy a group class, listen to a coach for short stretches and feel...

What to Expect in Your Child's First Jiu-Jitsu Class

In your child's first jiu-jitsu class, expect a friendly welcome, a short warm-up, simple movements taught step by step and plenty of encour...

Are Private Jiu-Jitsu Lessons Worth It?

Private jiu-jitsu lessons are worth it when you want focused attention, a faster start or help with a specific goal. They do not replace gro...

Starting Jiu-Jitsu as a Woman Over 30

Starting jiu-jitsu as a woman over 30 is common and very doable. You do not need experience, flexibility or a perfect schedule. Begin with a...

Jiu-Jitsu After 50: Training at Tatame 50+

Jiu-jitsu after 50 is realistic and rewarding when you train sensibly. Classes can be adapted for experience and fitness, techniques rely on...

What Parents Should Look for in an After-School Program

When choosing an after-school program, look for safety, qualified and caring staff, a clear daily structure, good communication with parents...

How to Choose a Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Boca Raton

To choose a jiu-jitsu academy in Boca Raton, visit in person, watch a class and judge the instructors, the culture and the safety rules. Che...

Kids Competition Team: What It Takes

A kids jiu-jitsu competition team asks for steady attendance, a willingness to be coached and a healthy attitude toward winning and losing....

A Parents' Guide to Kids Belts and Stripes

In kids jiu-jitsu, belts and stripes mark progress. A child usually earns stripes on a belt over time, then moves to the next color when the...

Gi vs No-Gi: Which Should You Train in Jiu-Jitsu?

Gi jiu-jitsu is trained in a heavy cotton jacket, pants and belt that you can grab and use for control. No-gi is trained in shorts and a fit...

How Long Does It Take to Get a BJJ Blue Belt?

There is no fixed number of months for a blue belt. It depends on how often you train, your background, your instructor and how you learn. M...

Drilling vs Rolling in Jiu-Jitsu: How to Balance Both

Drilling is repeating a technique with a cooperative partner to build the movement. Rolling is live sparring where both people resist. You n...