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If you’re reading this, you’re either thinking about starting Brazilian jiu-jitsu, or you’ve just recently started, become hooked – as we all do – and want to know more about how to advance though this amazing martial art you’ve found. In either case, welcome. You’ve found the right place. 

The world of jiu-jitsu is wide and varied. There’s no “one” jiu-jitsu. Not only are there differences between the gi styles and the no-gi styles, but there can also be differences between various academies, from the techniques they focus on to their internal cultures and values. However, one thing that provides structure throughout the discipline is the belt ranking system. Understanding this system can provide insights to help you in your own progression through the art, no matter where you are.

In this blog, we’ll delve into the key elements of the BJJ belt ranking system, exploring its significance, its structure, and what it means for practitioners at different stages of their journey. 

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Starting one’s own academy is many Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners’ biggest dream, from the seasoned competitor to the dedicated hobbyist – heck, even the gung-ho white belt.  Being able to make a career out of your passion… well, that would be like winning the lottery ticket to life. It’s actually probably a little more attainable than actually winning the lottery, but I digress.

Whether you’re in a position to start your academy as a side business – in addition to your own job – or you’re looking to jump in feet first and make an entirely new career change, launching a BJJ academy is an exciting endeavor.. but it requires careful planning and consideration.

Here, I discuss some key considerations to ensure that your future academy is a success from the beginning..

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It is officially summer, and if you’re anywhere north of the equator, you’re already feeling the heat. Maybe you train at a nice, bougie Jiu-Jitsu academy that actually has air conditioning… if that’s the case, this blog might not be for you. For the rest of you poor schmucks – don’t worry you’re in good company – keep reading. 

As temperatures rise outside, it’s also getting a little warm on the mat. Everything and everyone is a little bit sweatier, everyone is breathing a little bit harder, and that trusty mid-weight gi of yours feels just a little bit heavier. Yes, summer is officially here. Which means it’s time to break out the summer BJJ gis.

Here are a few summer BJJ gi options we have here at Kingz that will keep you just a little bit more comfortable on the mat, so you can keep doing what you love: 

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As one of – if not “the” – the fastest growing sports in the world, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies can be found in nearly every major city in the world. However, as ubiquitous as they’ve become, the size and depth of the training environments can vary greatly.

Some of the more well-established academies will invariably have larger facilities, with a deeper student body population. Generally, the bigger the academy, the more training partners you’ll have in any given class. More often than not, you’ll get to pick and choose your partners at will. Or, at the very least, you won’t “be stuck” with a drilling partner whose size and/or belt level may not provide you with the kind of training you want or need at that particular moment.   

However, that’s not to say that smaller academies don’t offer their own advantages. Indeed, many offer a unique and intimate experience that could facilitate a jiu-jitsu journey that’s everything you could ever want. Here are a few of the benefits a smaller academy might offer, and how you can maximize those benefits and get the most out of your training...

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This past IBJJF World Championships was quite the roller coaster! As usual, the event was packed with the best of the best in the world, and the matches showcased epic battles between well-established veterans and fresh new faces. 

This World Championships featured a number of incredible upsets, but as you all know, one of the beautiful things about jiu-jitsu is that nobody is always on top. One day can be all yours, and the next it's somebody else's. It keeps us humble, and it keeps us hungry for more. 

That being said, we can't be more proud of the amazing performances of all of our Kingz athletes. They went out there and represented all of the qualities that we value: drive, persistence, resilience and passion for the gentle art. 

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