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Why Jiu-Jitsu Is Therapy, But Not a Replacement for It

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Home/Blog/Jiu-Jitsu and Mental Health Mind and Mat Why Jiu-Jitsu Is Therapy, But Not a Replacement for It Training changes how you carry stress. It does not diagnose you, treat trauma, or answer the phone at 3 AM. Here is the honest line between the two, and why the best students often use both. 7 min […]

How Long Does It Take to Get a Blue Belt in BJJ?

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Home  /  Blog  /  Blue Belt Timeline Belt Progression How Long Does It Take to Get a Blue Belt in BJJ? Every white belt asks it. Here is the honest answer, the factors that speed you up or slow you down, and exactly what instructors look for before they promote you. By Professor Milton Regis7 […]

I Want To Quit

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Discover if age limits your BJJ journey. Learn how older adults can safely start training, benefit from grappling, and thrive in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Am I too old to train BJJ?

Keeping Jiu Jitsu Your Belt Tidy: Belt Storage and Organization Tips

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Home  /  Blog  /  Belt Care Gear & Tradition Keeping Your Jiu-Jitsu Belt Tidy: Storage & Care Tips Your belt records every hour you have put on the mats. Here is how to store it, clean it, and treat it so it lasts as long as the rank it represents. By Professor Milton Regis5 min […]

What Should I Expect In My First BJJ Class?

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Home  /  Blog  /  Your First Class What Should I Expect in My First BJJ Class? The honest walkthrough: what happens minute by minute, what to wear, the etiquette nobody explains, and why the nerves you feel in the parking lot disappear ten minutes in. By Professor Milton Regis6 min readKioto BJJ, Oakdale NY Your […]

How to teach your own children

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Home  /  Blog  /  A Letter to Parents From the Desk of Professor Milton How to Teach Your Own Children A world champion has coached thousands of other people’s kids. Teaching his own taught him more. Notes on patience, presence, and knowing when to stop talking. Written by Professor Milton Regis4 min readKioto BJJ, Oakdale […]

Master Your Triangle Choke PLUS 3 Special Tips!

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Home  /  Blog  /  Technique Breakdown Technique Lab Master the Triangle Choke: Step-by-Step Guide One of the highest-percentage submissions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, broken down move by move by a 6th degree black belt, plus the three details that separate a locked triangle from a lost one. By Professor Milton Regis7 min readVideo included Watch: Prof. […]

How to Tie Your BJJ Belt? Let’s Get This Right!

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Home  /  Blog  /  Belt Fundamentals Fundamentals How to Tie Your BJJ Belt: 4 Knots, Ranked by Hold The first technique every grappler learns and the one most never learn well. Four methods from beginner-basic to competition-proof, with video from a 6th degree black belt. By Professor Milton Regis5 min readVideo included Learn it in […]