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Just like being entirely a guard player or entirely a passer is rapidly becoming a thing of the past, so is not having any kind of takedown game. And it's not just for the competitors, either. There is an expectation that all Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners be more well-rounded... both on the ground and on the feet. 

And while there is a vast universe of wrestling takedowns and judo throws - each with their own advantages and drawbacks -  not all of them are the best choice for your jiu-jitsu game. If you haven't spent your life in the wrestling room or the judo academy, you may feel a little overwhelmed. Never fear, here is a short-list of some of the best takedowns for the jiu-jitsu practitioner... 

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Even if you're not a fan of the Olympics, it's been hard to avoid it. Even outside of France, Europe has been plagued by Olympic spectators, and pubs and homes across the continent have been airing the games. 

As a jiu-jitsu practitioner yourself, your friends and family might have asked you: "why isn't Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu an Olympic sport?" Heck, you might have been asking yourself the same question. Well, there are very good reasons for this... and we break them down here:

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Whether you're a seasoned submission hunter - or you just wish you were - the truth is that in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, positional dominance is paramount. Submissions without position miiiiight work... but submissions with focused attention to position are going to be far more successful. 

In our new Kingz blog series, we’re honing in on the fundamental positions and techniques in jiu-jitsu that are essential for boosting your success and increasing your control on the mat. First up: the mount position.

In BJJ, the mount ranks just below back control in terms of control and effectiveness. In this blog post, we’ll explore the essentials of mastering the mount in BJJ, including a basic overview of the position, key principles for maintaining control, how to execute smooth transitions, and some common submissions from mount that you’ll want to add to your toolkit.

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Every martial art has their own belt ranking system. Brazilian jiu-jitsu is no exception. If you're here, you're looking to answer a few questions about what exactly that belt system entails. You've come to the right place. 

Whether you're thinking about joining your local jiu-jitsu academy, or you've recently started, you'll have noticed that 1) you've been given a white belt, and 2) there are others on the mat wearing different colors. Maybe you have some idea of what they mean, and maybe all you know is that the "colored belts" can outmaneuver you at every turn. 

The good news is that you've already discovered that the belt represents someone's progress. The bad news is that every academy and affiliation have slightly different ways that they measure that progress, and hence, rank you up. However, there does still tend to be some patterns... 

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Launching your own Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy is a dream shared by many throughout the BJJ community, from experienced competitors to enthusiastic hobbyists—and even eager white belts. But it can be a daunting dream... Where do you start? What do you need to know? How do you make sure the entire venture is a success?  

Whether you’re thinking about starting your academy as a part-time project alongside your current job or planning a full-scale career transition, creating a BJJ academy demands meticulous planning and foresight. But it's doable, and you don't have to have a degree in business to make it work. 

Here are some important considerations to make sure that your academy is a success from the very start... 

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