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The Best Guards for BJJ Beginners (and Which Ones to Skip)
A 16x IBJJF gold medalist ranked every guard in jiu jitsu. Here's what beginners should actually focus on.
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Training tips, beginner guides, and coaching philosophy from Golden Jiu Jitsu in Golden, Colorado.
- · Golden Jiu Jitsu · Training
The Best BJJ Submissions to Learn First (66 Ranked)
Not all submissions are created equal. Here's which ones to learn first and which ones to skip until you're ready.
- · Golden Jiu Jitsu · Parents
Your Kid Will Lose. That's the Point.
A parent once asked how to make sure his son took grappling seriously. Here's what I told him.
- · Golden Jiu Jitsu · Training
Why We Teach Jiu Jitsu Through Games, Not Drills
Most BJJ gyms demo a technique, drill it 20 times, then spar. We do something different, and the results speak for themselves.
- · Golden Jiu Jitsu · Parents
BJJ vs Karate vs Taekwondo: Which Martial Art Is Right for Your Kid?
All three develop discipline. But they develop very different things. Here's an honest comparison from a grappling gym in Golden, Colorado.
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Is BJJ Safe for Kids? What Parents Should Know
Honest answers about injury risk, submission rules, skin infections, and how Golden Jiu Jitsu manages safety for young grapplers.