Women’s Self Defence
Why Women’s Self-Defence Matters — And Why You Deserve to Feel SafeAt Lycan Grappling Academy, we meet so many women who tell us the same thing: they just want to feel safer, more confident, and more in control of their
Willing to Win?
What are you wanting from BJJ? Let’s be clear from the start this blog isn’t for the people who come to class just to move, laugh, and catch up with friends. That’s totally fine Jiu-Jitsu can absolutely be a hobby, a
Mauricio Gomes – Godfather of BJJ
Blog about one of the most influential people in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu today.
Does Making a Man a Knight (Blue Belt) Actually Make Him a Better Fighter?
Belts matter enough to drive us, but not enough to define us. Belts in Jiu-Jitsu are strange.They will never be consistent through every gym.There are no “major guidelines” that BJJ follows. Some gyms promote on time served. Some on ability and comparison throughout
why progress In bjj is so hard and why “showing up” isn’t enough
It’s frustrating but normal to feel stuck. However just showing up isn’t enough. To improve in jiu‑jitsu, time on the mat must be purposeful drilling rather than just rolling to the death, recovering smartly, and training the right way. If you’ve
Why Even When You’re Eager, Is it So Hard to Join a BJJ Gym?
Overcoming the First-Day Nerves in Jiu-JitsuWalking through the door is the most intimidating step. You're not just entering a gym, you're entering the unknown. But if you push past the fear, the community is waiting to embrace you — and
Meal Prep for a full week made easy
Eating healthy is a big part of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. However, for people with modern lifestyles, this can often be a very difficult thing to accomplish. If you really want to make sure you do your best to eat healthy, learning
“Am I too old to start jiu-jitsu?”
Earning a purple belt in jiu-jitsu is impressive at any age, but the promotion was especially huge for Roberto Aguilar. Aguilar, who trains under Romolo Barral, is 72 years old, proving that in many cases, age doesn’t have to stop
