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Technique notes, training advice, and academy stories. Filter by topic, then open a guide to see the diagrams.

GearNovember 19, 2025

BJJ Hygiene and Gi Care: A Routine You Can Keep

How to wash and dry your gi, keep your gear bag clean, and avoid ringworm and staph, with a quick pre-class hygiene checklist.

Training & recoveryApril 26, 2024

BJJ recovery after class: soreness, rest, sleep, meals, fluids, and a simple gear and notes routine before you train again.

Mat cultureMarch 27, 2024

24 Brazilian jiu-jitsu jokes about white belt life, tapping, coaches, and getting smashed at open mat. From the mats at Elizabethtown BJJ.