Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Preparing for the AJP Tour Thailand National Pro 2026: The Ultimate Competitor’s Guide Introduction: The Gold Standard of Competition Have you ever dreamed of stepping onto the world-renowned gold and blue mats? In the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Wikipedia), few organizations carry as much prestige as the Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro (AJP). Known for their … Read more

“The Siam Cup Challenge”: How to Conquer Thailand’s Premier BJJ Stage Introduction: More Than Just a Tournament You’ve spent months drilling the De La Riva guard, your fingers are taped, and your cardio is at an all-time high. But as you walk into the venue and hear the roar of the crowd and the slapping … Read more

“Don’t Be a Dying Turtle”: Turning Turtle from a Refuge into a Trap (Offensive Turtle) You are sparring at BJJ Bangkok. Everything is going well until… your guard gets passed! Panicking, you turn over, belly down, pulling your arms and legs in tight like a “Turtle.” In your mind, you think, “I’m safe here. I’ll … Read more

The Ultimate Thailand BJJ & Grappling Competition Calendar 2026 Are you ready to test your skills on the mats this year? Whether you are a white belt looking for your first tournament experience or a seasoned colored belt hunting for a national title, 2026 is set to be the biggest year for Jiu-Jitsu in Thailand. … Read more

Introduction: The Real Enemy is Your Lungs, Not Your Opponent Have you ever felt it? Minute 3 of sparring. You aren’t in pain from a submission, but you feel like you are “drowning” on dry land. Your heart is pounding like a drum. Your mouth is wide open, gasping for air, but the more you … Read more

“No Mats, No Problem”: 5 Solo Drills You Can Do in Your Bedroom (To Prevent Rust During New Year’s) Introduction: Gym’s Closed, But The Grind Doesn’t Stop The New Year holidays are a time for joy, rest, and travel. But for those addicted to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, it often comes with a whisper of anxiety: “If … Read more

“Invisible Jiu-Jitsu”: 3 Things You Can’t See, But Make a Black Belt Feel Twice as Heavy Introduction: Magic or Physics? Have you ever sparred with a Black Belt and felt like you were wrestling a “ghost”? You can’t see them straining. They look relaxed, their face calm. Yet, when they settle into Side Control, you … Read more

“Slow is Smooth”: Why “Slo-Mo” (Slow Motion) Training Fixes Mistakes Better Than 100% Intensity Introduction: The Secret of Navy SEALs and BJJ Masters As we approach the year’s end, the urge to rush through tasks is common. However, on the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu mats, haste is the enemy of progress. There is an immortal saying from … Read more

“The Blue Belt Blues”: Why 50% Quit at Blue Belt (And How You Can Survive to Black) In the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, there is a statistic that is whispered in every gym: “Most people will quit after receiving their Blue Belt.” You grind for 1-2 years, surviving the hardships of being a White Belt. … Read more

“BJJ for Life”: 3 Golden Rules for Training Over 30 Without Injury Do you remember being 20? You could play sports all day, crash into things, and wake up the next morning feeling brand new. But now, as the clock ticks past 30 (or 40, or 50), things have changed. Your back is a little … Read more