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The new year is well and truly upon us… but it’s not too late to create your list of goals for the year. In fact, procrastination is often a companion to inspiration. (This is what I often tell myself).

What I like better than coming up with a single resolution for the year, is setting a list of goals. Why? Because if you have one single goal, failing to meet it can be a severe blow to your confidence. If you have a set of goals, you are almost guaranteed to meet – or partially meet – at least one or two. The trick is to make sure your goals are not only reasonable and attainable, but that any bit of success will deliver growth that you can be proud of. 

Not sure where to start? We’ve created a short-list of the best and worst BJJ-related goals for the year...

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If you’re reading this, odds are you’ve already experienced the power of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Somehow, somewhere, your interest was sparked, you took that first, intimidating step onto the mat, and you never left. And now your life is irreversibly changed.

You’ve also probably already tried to convince every friend and family member you have to try it out too… and have subsequently been disappointed by their “it’s not for me” response, despite never having tried it. You are not alone. We’ve all done it, and we’ve all met with the result.

But 2024 will be the year it all changes, because we’re here to give you a few tips on getting your friends and family to start BJJ.

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For decades, we’ve seen the sport of Brazilian jiu-jitsu dominated largely by Brazilian and American athletes, but in the last several years there has been a surge of talent arising from the European continent. Among this generation’s rising stars is Ireland’s Rosa Walsh-McCann.

An incredibly prolific competitor in the European circuits, Rosa has been consistently hitting the podium in promotions both large and small, from well-established events such as IBJJF, AJP and ADCC to relative newcomers like Grapple Fest and Grapple Kings. Gi or no-gi, it doesn’t matter. She’s there. The last few years has seen Rosa travel often to the United States, training – and generally living her best life – with friend and coach Ffion Davies.

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The holiday season is upon us. And with it comes paid vacation days, way too much delicious food, and fewer available days for training… because, hey, your coaches need to enjoy their own holidays, too.

If you’ve been training long enough, you’ve likely already experienced some serious FOMO (“fear of missing out” for you old fogies) any time you have to take a day or two off training. Excessive calories, combined with forced days off because the academy is closed, tends to sprinkle a little guilt into the mix. Silly, I know. It happens.

But it doesn’t have to. This holiday season you can choose to think differently – and act differently – in regards to your tumultuous schedule. Here are some tips to help you stay guilt-free during the holidays, and keep your body and mind tuned up and productive.

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November again already? Where did the year go? Whether you spent it packing your schedule with jiu-jitsu tournament after jiu-jitsu tournament, or simply improving your game little-by-little at your academy, odds are you’ve put in some miles on your BJJ gear.

Which is why November should be an exciting time for you… time to refresh that BJJ wardrobe without breaking the bank!

Here are our top picks for Black Friday...

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