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BJJ 101

Gi vs No Gi BJJ: The Complete Guide

December 28, 2020February 5, 2020 by Marc

Everything you need to know about the two clothing options within BJJ.

How Many Calories Are Burned in BJJ? A Look at the Data

April 1, 2020February 3, 2020 by Marc
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The power of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as a form of exercise and as a weight loss activity.

Is BJJ actually dangerous? A look at the statistics

April 1, 2020January 31, 2020 by Marc
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The most common injuries in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu according to research.

How long is a BJJ match?

January 31, 2020January 18, 2020 by Marc
BJJ competition winner

Everything you need to know about how long matches are in BJJ I recently decided to start competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) again, and …

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How much does BJJ cost?

January 2, 2021December 9, 2019 by Marc
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A beginner’s guide to the cost of BJJ gym fees, clothing, equipment and beyond. A colleague recently asked me how much it costs to learn …

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BJJ weight classes: IBJJF, ADCC and beyond

January 2, 2021November 26, 2019 by Marc
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Your guide to weight classes in different BJJ competitions around the world. Weight classes are used in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitions to make matches fairer …

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What I've learned after two years of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

January 31, 2020December 24, 2017 by Marc
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I recently had a laugh after re-reading my initial post on what to expect after the first few months of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). It was …

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What to expect in your first months of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

January 31, 2020May 14, 2016 by Marc
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A white belt’s journey I recently graded to my first stripe in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). I’m now at the beginning of my journey in this …

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I’m Marc, the guy behind BJJ Success. I’ve been learning BJJ for over four years and have a blue belt. You’ll usually find me on the mats several times each week, in addition to pursuing my other obsessions of health and fitness. BJJ Success is designed to provide useful information and resources for those pursuing their love of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

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