Competition Posts
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
