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June 4, 2026

Beyond the White Belt: Unpacking Your Deepest 'Why' in Jiu-Jitsu

Welcome back to the Fighters Drinking Coffee blog, where we dive even deeper in to the topics from our latest episode to help you get better at Jiu-Jitsu! In our latest episode, Episode 65: Why You Keep Training: Finding Your 'Why' in Jiu-Jitsu…

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June 3, 2026

The Art of the Comeback: Reigniting Your Jiu-Jitsu Motivation

Welcome back to the Fighters Drinking Coffee blog, where we delve deeper in to the topics we discuss on the show! Today, we're looking at a topic that I know resonates with every single one of you who has ever stepped onto the mats: the inevitable t…

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May 29, 2026

Manufacturing Your Own Scenarios: Creative Ways to Drill Jiu-Jitsu Beyond Class

Welcome back to the blog, where we dive deeper in to the concepts we discussed in our latest episode of Fighters Drinking Coffee! In this episode, we delved deep into the often-frustrating experience of hitting a plateau in your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu …

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May 28, 2026

The Power of Repetition: How to Train Smarter, Not Just Harder in Jiu-Jitsu

Welcome back! It’s great to have you here on the blog, where we expand on the concepts we delved into in our latest episode. If you haven't had a chance to tune in yet, I highly recommend checking out Episode 64: Reset, Reframe, Repeat: How to…

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May 27, 2026

Setting SMART Goals for Your Jiu-Jitsu Journey: Measurable Progress, Real Results

Why SMART Goals Matter in Jiu-JitsuWelcome back to the blog, where we take a deeper dive in to the topics we discuss on the show! If you’ve just tuned into our latest podcast episode, you’ll know we dove deep into the often-frustrating…

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May 21, 2026

Tape Study Mastery: Maximizing Insights, Minimizing Overthinking

Welcome back to the blog, everyone! In our latest podcast episode, we discussed a bunch of different topics surrounding the discipline that goes into training and competing in Jiu-jitsu. One of the core concepts we discussed was the temptation to cr…

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May 20, 2026

From Nerves to Fuel: Transforming Competition Anxiety into Performance

Introduction: The Double-Edged Sword of Competition NervesWelcome back to the blog, everyone! If you’ve just tuned in after listening to our latest episode, Episode 63, titled "Discipline or Obsession: The Fine Line We Walk in Jiu Jitsu Training…

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May 13, 2026

Beyond Disaffiliation: Fostering a Community 'Immune System' in BJJ

The world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, for all its beauty, discipline, and camaraderie, has recently been shadowed by deeply disturbing instances of abuse and misconduct. These aren't isolated incidents; they are systemic issues that have shaken the very…

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May 6, 2026

The Ripple Effect: How Leadership Sets the Tone for Gym Communities

Welcome back to the blog, and to another episode-inspired deep dive! In our latest podcast episode, we’re exploring a topic that’s fundamental to the success and longevity of any gym, martial arts academy, or fitness collective: the prof…

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May 3, 2026

The Green Flags of a Healthy BJJ Gym: Cultivating Respect and Humility

Introduction: Beyond the Red Flags - What Makes a BJJ Gym Thrive?Welcome back to the blog, Jiu-Jitsu enthusiasts! If you've just tuned into our latest episode, Episode 50, titled "Did You Join a Jiu-Jitsu Cult?", you'll understand the importance o…

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April 29, 2026

Beyond the Podium: Tactical Adjustments from the Chicago Open

Welcome back to the blog, everyone! In our latest episode, Episode 60, titled "Chicago Open Recap: Medals, Grub & Deep-Dish Debriefs," we dove headfirst into the exciting, and at times grueling, world of high-level competition. We recapped the s…

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April 25, 2026

Finding the Fun: Why You Shouldn't Take Jiu-Jitsu Too Seriously

Welcome back to the blog, grappling enthusiasts! Back on episode 46 of the podcast, we dove headfirst into a topic that's been brewing in the minds of many practitioners: does jiu-jitsu take itself too seriously? We explored the fascinating dichotom…

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April 24, 2026

The Art of Reading the Room: Navigating Your First Jiu-Jitsu Class

Welcome back to the blog, grappling enthusiasts! On episode 58 of Fighters Drinking Coffee podcast, we dove deep into the often-overlooked nuances of stepping onto a jiu-jitsu mat for the very first time. It’s a thrilling, intimidating, and so…

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April 23, 2026

Mastering Your Nerves: The Yerkes-Dodson Law in Jiu Jitsu Competition

Mastering Your Nerves: The Yerkes-Dodson Law in Jiu Jitsu CompetitionWelcome back to the blog, grappling enthusiasts! Back on episode 52 of Fighters Drinking Coffee, we delved deep into a topic that resonates with every single one of us who has ev…

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April 22, 2026

Systematic Weight Cut Maintenance: Beyond the Last Meal

Welcome back to the Fighters Drinking Coffee blog! In this post, we're diving deeper into a topic that's absolutely crucial for any competitor: the art of maintaining your weight cut, especially when you're on the road. We’ve all been there &n…

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