When to Wear a White Belt: Essential Guide for Beginners
Learn when to wear a white belt, what it means for martial arts beginners, and get tips for your first classes and training.
White Belt & Beginners
BJJ Fundamentals
Foundational Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu concepts for beginners: basic positions, movements and essential drills.
Core Positions & Movements
Essential BJJ Movements for Beginners: Core Positions & Transitions
Learn essential BJJ movements for beginners, including guard, mount, side control, and key transitions. Start building strong fundamentals today.
Core Positions & Movements
How to Master Basic BJJ Positions: Essential Guide for Beginners
Learn how to master basic BJJ positions with clear steps, practical tips, and expert-backed examples for rapid progress in 2026.
White Belt & Beginners
White Belt Beginner: Essential Guide for Starting Your Martial Arts Journey
A full guide for the white belt beginner: first classes, etiquette, tips, and survival for new martial arts students.
Core Positions & Movements
Why frames and hip movement matter more than strength in defense: complete Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu guide to level up your game
Why frames and hip movement matter more than strength in defense: Fundamental open escape from knee-on-belly pressure: complete Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Core Positions & Movements
Learning to connect transitions between mount and back control: complete Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu guide to level up your game
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu thrives on the ability to control and transition between dominant positions. Mastering the connection between mount and back
Core Positions & Movements
Side control top concepts to prevent opponent’s guard recovery: complete Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu guide to level up your game
Mastering side control from the top position is essential for any Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner aiming to dominate the ground game.
Core Positions & Movements
Basic mount escapes for heavier and lighter students: complete Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu guide to level up your game
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) practitioners inevitably encounter the mount position, whether they are rolling in class or competing. Escaping from mount
Core Positions & Movements
Fundamental open escape from knee-on-belly pressure: complete Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu guide to level up your game
Knee-on-belly is a dominant control position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, often used to apply pressure and set up submissions. Many practitioners
White Belt & Beginners
Tracking your first year of Jiu-Jitsu without obsessing over belts: complete Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu guide to level up your game
Your first year of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is an exciting journey filled with challenges and opportunities for growth. Many beginner
White Belt & Beginners
Dealing with nerves when rolling with your professor: complete Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu guide to level up your game
Stepping onto the mats for a roll with your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu professor can be nerve-wracking, especially for white belts and
White Belt & Beginners
How to warm up on your own when you arrive early: complete Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu guide to level up your game
Arriving early to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class is a fantastic opportunity to set yourself up for success. Many beginners wonder how