Blog | The Jiu Jitsu Blog

BJJ plateau – how to get better at BJJ?

So what’s the difference between good and great? How come people with the same amount of experience achieve vastly different results?

The ultimate personalised nutrition and training plan?

If you were lucky enough to find the way of life that makes you feel incredible - that’s great. I know I haven’t and if you want to figure out what works best for you we have to take matters into our own hands.

What’s your body type?

Or rather - what's your somatotype? You’ve probably heard this term before, but what does it mean for you in terms of training? Somatotypes are descriptions of different physique types.…

How to get big results with little effort

Is what the book Atomic Habits by James Clear is all about. This book helps you develop habits that get you where you want to be by helping you be…

Roll Supreme Rashguard Review

Since I have left most of my worldly possessions in my London flat before the lockdown, I was recently in need of a rashguard. Without any expectations I went for…

Mindset for BJJ

What should I be thinking to achieve the most in Bjj? You've probably thought about this many times. Before a competition, after a win or a loss, or maybe even after a class when you thought you could have done better?

Finally, there’s a period tracking app for athletes!

If you don’t already use a period tracking app, here is something that will not only allow you track relevant information, but also train and eat in line with what your body needs.

Beware of the default

Take control by creating your own defaults.

What I’ve learned about achieving goals

Whenever I'm feeling a bit hopeless I like to remind myself of what went right before. It's a good shot of motivation and a way to remind yourself what's important.

Stretching for BJJ – Free Class

Looking for something to do during the quarantine? Why not become ridiculously flexible, develop an impassable guard and have your team mates complain that your legs just come out of nowhere!

Is a massage gun worth buying?

Anytime someone brings their massage gun to the gym two things happen: everybody wants to try it; all these people are then squealing in pain as they break down muscle knots. It’s fun for everyone except the person who actually owns it and everyone agrees that it’s amazing. But is it amazing enough to buy one for yourself?

Why compete if you don’t want to be a world champion?

Why would you spend over £100, diet for weeks and travel for miles to spend a weekend in a sweaty sports venue to fight even sweatier people and potentially lose in the first round?

How to get excited for exercise (when you can’t train BJJ)?

Do you sometimes feel like no other form of exercise is exciting when you can't train BJJ?

How to stay sane and fit while working from home

Whether you love or loathe WFH there are a few strategies that will help you make the most of it and remain sane until the quarantine is over.

Visiting & Training BJJ in Israel

A guide to visiting and training Brazilian jiu jitsu in Israel.

What all female athletes should know

Do you know how your menstrual cycle affects your training? This should be common knowledge and here's a start to spreading it.

Guide to Going to the IBJJF European Championships

If you’ve never been to Lisbon this guide will help you prepare for your trip. If you’re a regular Euros goer check if you’ve missed anything cool and let me know if I have!

Recovery tip for BJJ people who are always cold

Are you someone who’s often cold, someone who loves extreme heat, but hates cold? Do you feel like it’s more risky training in winter because your muscles are tense from the cold? This is something for you.

What’s rolling like at different belts in BJJ?

Over the years of training did you notice any big jumps in your skill level or did the change come very gradually? This is what progress has felt like for me across different belts.

How to get back on track with a healthy diet?

Reasonable tips to help you get back on track with a healthy diet.

the jiu jitsu blog

BJJ plateau – how to get better at BJJ?

The ultimate personalised nutrition and training plan?

What’s your body type?

How to get big results with little effort

Roll Supreme Rashguard Review

Mindset for BJJ

Finally, there’s a period tracking app for athletes!

Beware of the default

What I’ve learned about achieving goals

Stretching for BJJ – Free Class

Is a massage gun worth buying?

Why compete if you don’t want to be a world champion?

How to get excited for exercise (when you can’t train BJJ)?

How to stay sane and fit while working from home

Visiting & Training BJJ in Israel

What all female athletes should know

Guide to Going to the IBJJF European Championships

Recovery tip for BJJ people who are always cold

What’s rolling like at different belts in BJJ?

How to get back on track with a healthy diet?

Support the blog

My Ko-fi button

Sign up to the Jiu Jitsu Newsletter