training Posts

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…