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How to Choose Your First BJJ Gi
A practical first-gi guide: fit, comfort, care and what to ask before you buy for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training.
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What Age Can a Child Start BJJ? A Parent’s Guide
A simple parent’s guide to children starting BJJ: readiness, safe coaching and what to expect from a first class.
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BJJ Self-Defence: Skills, Limits and Safer Priorities
A safety-first look at what BJJ can teach, its limits and why getting away is the priority.
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How BJJ Grading Works: Progress Beyond the Belt
A clear, practical guide to what BJJ grading recognises and why consistent learning matters more than chasing a belt.
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Can BJJ Build Muscle? What Training Can and Cannot Do
Can BJJ build muscle? A clear look at what regular Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training can develop, and why recovery and consistency matter.
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When Should You Tap in BJJ? A Clear Safety Guide
When should you tap in BJJ? Learn why tapping early supports safe training, how to communicate clearly and what beginners should do next.
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BJJ Instructionals for Beginners: Are They Worth It?
A practical guide to BJJ instructionals for beginners: what videos can help with, what they cannot replace, and how to use them well.
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How to Tie a BJJ Belt: A Simple First-Class Guide
Learn a simple way to tie a BJJ belt, how it should feel, and why nobody expects a perfect knot on your first class.
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How BJJ Belts Work: A Beginner’s Guide
A clear beginner’s guide to how BJJ belts work, what they usually represent, and why steady training matters more than chasing a timetable.
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BJJ Gi vs Judo Gi: What Beginners Need to Know
Learn the practical differences between a BJJ gi and a Judo gi, what matters for beginners, and when to ask your coach before buying kit.
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When Should You Compete in BJJ?
A calm, practical guide to deciding whether you are ready for your first BJJ competition and how to prepare with your coach.
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How Should a BJJ Gi Fit?
A practical guide to choosing a BJJ gi that fits comfortably, moves well and suits regular Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training.
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What to Expect at a BJJ Seminar
A practical guide to choosing, preparing for and learning from a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu seminar at The Kodokan.
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How We Learn BJJ at The Kodokan
A clear guide to learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu through fundamentals, patient practice, partner care and useful questions.
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BJJ vs Boxing: Why There Is No Simple Winner
BJJ and boxing teach different skills under different rules. Here is a clear, non-sensational way to understand the comparison.
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Five BJJ Guard Fundamentals for Beginners
A clear, beginner-friendly guide to the BJJ guard: distance, hip movement, frames, connection and resetting with control.
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BJJ Discipline: Small Training Habits That Last
A simple, practical guide to building BJJ discipline through sustainable routines, preparation, respect and steady learning at The Kodokan.
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu History: Is It Brazilian or Japanese?
Explore Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu history, from Japanese jujutsu and Kodokan judo to the Brazilian art trained around the world today.
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Your First Month of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: A Simple Plan
A simple first-month Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu guide from The Kodokan: safe habits, useful expectations and how to build a training routine in London.
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Common BJJ Positions for Beginners: A Clear Guide
Learn the common BJJ positions beginners meet first, from guard and half guard to mount, side control and safe, steady practice.
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