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Getting Started in Jiu-Jitsu
New to Brizilian Jiu-Jitsu? Start here. These articles answer the most common questions beginners ask befor stepping on the mats.
What to expect at your first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class
What should I wear to my first class?
I’m a woman, can I still do Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Your first 30 days at Agape Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 Things every white belt should know
How often should beginners train?
Parents & Little Ninjas
Everything a parent should know before enrolling their Little Ninja (4-7yr)
Expectations for your Little Ninja doing Jiu-Jitsu
What is my child’s first Jiu-Jitsu class actally going to be like?
How Jiu-Jitsu Helps Young Children Learn to Follow Directions
Why Listening Skills Matter More Than Techniques for Little Ninjas
How Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Builds Confidence in Children Ages 4–7
Why Little Ninjas Learn Through Games, Movement, and Structure
How Jiu-Jitsu Helps Kids Learn Respect and Patience
Is My 4-Year-Old Ready for Jiu-Jitsu?
Why We Focus on Progress, Not Perfection, in Little Ninjas
How Consistency Helps Little Ninjas Grow On and Off the Mats
Parents & Youth
Everything parents should know before enrolling their child.
What to expect from my kids first Jiu-Jitsu class?
My child is being bullied. Will Jiu-Jitsu help?
My child is shy. Will he/she fit in?
Why jiu-jitsu helps get kids off of video games
My child is not athletic. Can he/she still do Jiu-Jitsu?
Will my child make friends at Jiu-Jitsu?
What makes Jiu Jitsu different than Taekwondo and Karate for kids?
What kind of self defense skills will my child learn in Jiu-Jitsu?
Can my child train jiu-jitsu and do other extracurricular activities?
Should I let my child quit Jiu-Jitsu when things get hard?
Boost Your Child’s Confidence with Jiu-Jitsu
Adult Jiu-Jitsu Training
Training advice for adults at every experience level.
The Agape Mindset
The philosophy that guides how we teach and train.
How to be the training partner everyone wants to roll with
Why every Black Belt was once a White Belt
Why Theory Matters More Than Technique in Jiu-Jitsu Training
Why character matters more than winning
Remember your first day: Helping new students feel welcome
Why we leave our ego at the door
Why control is more important than strength
Why we honor Military, Law Enforcement, and First Responders
Training & Performance
Improve your technique, conditioning and long-term progress
Why rolling is more important than winning in training
How often should you train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
What supplements should I take to improve my Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Why consistency beats talent in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
How to avoid common mistakes in Jiu-Jitsu
The inmportace of drilling in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
How to recover faster between Jiu-Jitsu training days
What to eat before and after training Jiu-Jitsu
How to build better cardio for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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