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So you think you can get away with no learning any takedowns for your BJJ game, huh? Well, think again. That ship has long sailed. Especially if you're a competitor - but even if you're not - being a well-rounded practitioner is what we're all striving for. That includes having a solid takedown game. 

"But wrestling is haaaaard." Yeah, it is. You're going to get a lot more bumps and bruises from wrestling and judo than you are from butt-scooting. But as soon as you achieve a certain level of proficiency on your feet, you're going to find that when you do go to the ground, you'll be in a lot better position than your opponent. 

So, where do you start? Well, here is a short-list of some solid takedown options for the jiu-jitsu practitioner...

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Why isn't Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the Olympics? Maybe you've been asking yourself this, or maybe you've been getting plagued by this question by friends and family. Either way, you probably want to know... otherwise you wouldn't be reading this.  

It's not for lack of trying - by some - and the answer is actually a bit more complicated than you might think. Generally, it comes down to two looming points: 1) the BJJ community just isn't cohesive enough, and 2) the IOC doesn't really see it as an attractive option. In this blog, we've broken it down even further... 

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Whether you're a submission hunter or not - or even if you fancy yourself a submission hunter, and you're not - in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the reality is that positional dominance is key. While you might be able to pull off a last-ditch submission from some crazy position, let's face it... the odds of success are slim.

In our new Kingz blog series, we will be focusing on those fundamental positions and techniques in jiu-jitsu that you must master, if you want to increase your success rate and improve your dominance on the mat. The first position we'll be covering is the mount. The mount is one of the most powerful positions in BJJ, second only to the back control.

In this blog post, we’ll dive into the essentials of dominating the mount in BJJ, covering a basic understanding of the position, key principles for maintaining control, how to transition to other positions, and finally a few common submissions form mount that you should include in your arsenal...

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Every martial art has its own unique belt ranking system, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is no exception. "But what exactly does that belt system entail, and how does one get from the lowly white belt to the mighty black?" you might be asking yourself... You're at the right place, my friend. 

Whether you’ve just joined that local jiu-jitsu spot by the Uni, or you've just finished listening to a Joe Rogan podcast (Really? There are better ones out there...), you've probably have some idea that a white belt is the beginning. But what do the other colors mean? Well, for one, they can probably kick your butt. Which is all you really need to know for at least a few months, at least. Just kidding. There's more to learn. And the more you know, the better equipped you are to progress through your own jiu-jitsu journey...

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So you have dreams of opening your own academy, do you?. The idea of making a living from something you love - and something as amazing as Brazilian jiu-jitsu - would be a serious win in life. Not everyone can do it. But it is, absolutely, doable.

Whether you plan to launch your academy while maintaining your current job, or you’re prepared to jump in and make full-time career shift, establishing a BJJ academy is both thrilling... and incredibly demanding. It requires a lot of thoughtful planning and careful consideration.

Lucky for you, I've got some knowledge that will help you ensure that your academy survives and thrives, right from the start. Here are some of key considerations to keep in mind... 

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