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As the shopping season – where discounted deals trigger compulsive desires to acquire fresh, new gis for, well, yourself – winds down, there’s always one question that reigns. What can I do with all my old jiu-jitsu gis?

Some of us wear them down to tattered shreds. Others toss them out at the first sight of wear or funk. Some even keep them into perpetuity, neatly folded and permanently housed in the closet where they occupy space but don’t pay rent.

Unfortunately, these options don’t make the best use of old and unwanted gis. So here are some alternatives...

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It’s that time of the year again… the biggest shopping holiday worldwide: Black Friday.

For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners, it’s the opportunity to stock up on all the latest and greatest products, at a fraction of the price. It’s the time to inventory your current stockpile of gis and no-gi gear – throw out all the ratty, over-used items – and refresh your collection with crisp, new goodies.

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Those who have already started on their jiu-jitsu journey don’t need to read about the benefits of BJJ. You already know. You’ve likely felt them on your first day, week or month. This blog is not for you.

Whatever your interest in BJJ, you’ve hopped on the internet to research whether it’s worth your time and effort. Let me tell you why it is…

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For the vast majority of jiu-jitsu practitioners, the leading BJJ dichotomy is “gi jiu-jitsu” versus “no-gi jiu-jitsu.” But for competitors, it is may be less about gi versus no-gi, and more about points-based jiu-jitsu versus submission-only. Of course, there are hybrids of the two – such as ADCC style tournaments – but generally, it’s a pretty clear division.

In this blog, I discuss what the “points-based” system is all about, why you should care, and even give you some pro-tips on points-based strategy.

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It has been a week now since the greatest event in jiu-jitsu history: the 2022 ADCC World Championships. 

As the excitement dies down, chatter surrounding the athletes' performances, their techniques and strategies, and all the "shoulda-woulda-couldas" bubble over in academies around the world. 

To stoke the fire even further, I present to you - my dear friends - another round of juicy statistics. This set of infographics focuses on the methods in which the athletes secured their wins.

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