Somebody messages us about once a month, always some version of the same thing: I want to do what you two did, I want jiu jitsu to be my whole life. We love hearing it, and because we love it, we owe you the honest version instead of the highlight reel. The truth is there was no clean, single way we got here. Josh and I took two very different roads to the same mat. Josh, now a third-degree black belt, took the long one. He's been teaching since 2005, back when he was a blue belt with no real...

How to keep getting better—even when life gets a little louder Summer changes the pace. Classes feel a little emptier. Schedules get a little looser. The group chat starts filling up with “I’m away this weekend” messages. And just like that, training becomes… optional. That’s not a bad thing. Jiu jitsu isn’t supposed to compete with your life. It’s supposed to enhance it. But there’s a difference between adjusting your training and drifting away from it. This guide is about staying in it. Not...

A Guest Contribution in Collaboration with Elite Sports At The Jiu Jitsu Company, we’re big believers in helping students build strong foundations -especially at white belt. When Elite Sports approached us about sharing insights for beginners, we loved the topic. The early stages of jiu jitsu are full of growth… and full of mixed messages. Below are some of the most common myths white belts hear — and a clearer, more balanced way to think about them. 1. “If You Wash Your Belt, You’ll Wash...