Guides
Everything we've written
The belt system and its ranks first, fundamentals alongside. Every guide separates federation rules from folklore and labels which is which.
GuideThe BJJ Belt SystemEvery belt, every stripe, and the real timelines between themGuideCauliflower EarWhat it is, why it happens, and what you can still do about itGuideBJJ for BeginnersYour first class, the etiquette, and what to expect afterGuideGet Better, FasterWhat actually accelerates progress, and what just feels like itGuideGi vs No-GiThe real differences and which one to start withGuideBlue Belt GuideWhat it takes, why people quit there, and how to keep goingGuideWhite Belt GuideWhat to focus on, what to ignore, and how long it really lastsGuideHow to Tie Your BeltThe standard double wrap, step by step, plus the variationsGuideJudo vs BJJSame roots, different arts: rules, belts, and which to start withGuideThe Coral BeltBJJ’s rarest ranks: 7th and 8th degree, explainedGuidePreventing Cauliflower EarThe habits and headgear that keep your ears flatGuideDraining Cauliflower EarHow drainage works, why timing matters, and why not DIYGuideRingworm & Mat SkinSpotting it, treating it, and not being the person who spreads itGuideMat BurnTreating friction burns so they heal fast and don’t infectGuideCommon BJJ InjuriesFingers, knees, neck, ribs, ears: what happens and what helpsGuideFinger TapingWhy grapplers tape, the two methods, and grip care that lastsGuideHow Often to TrainThe right weekly dose by goal, age, and recoveryGuideSolo DrillsMovement, dummy work, and what home training can actually buildGuideStrength for BJJLifting that survives rolling instead of competing with itGuideMobility & StretchesHips, neck, and shoulders: the routine that keeps you rollingGuideFirst-Year MistakesThe seven ways beginners slow themselves downGuideWhat to WearFirst-class dress code, with and without a giGuideGrappling DummiesWhat they’re for, what to buy, and the drills worth doingGuideBJJ HeadgearWhen ear guards are worth it and how to pick a pairGuideWrestling vs BJJTwo grappling arts, two cultures, one honest comparison
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RollPath is a Jiu Jitsu journal built around the belt system: what to learn at your belt, a log for every roll, and a timeline that shows how far you've come and what's between you and the next promotion. Coming to iOS.
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