Starting BJJ Late: My Journey and Lessons After 60 (2025)
The doctor had already made her assessment. Sitting in the exam room, we discussed my “partially torn” rotator cuff. “You’re…
Senior BJJ Basics First Month in BJJ: Senior Beginner’s Training Guide (2025)
Congratulations! By exploring senior BJJ basics, you’ve taken the first step toward an exciting martial arts journey. As someone who…
Creating an Inclusive BJJ Environment: A Practical Guide for Older Grapplers (2025)
Both finding and playing a role in creating an inclusive BJJ environment are crucial when starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) at…
Age-Appropriate BJJ Training: How to Choose the Right School (2025)
When I started looking for BJJ schools that I could trust at age 67, I discovered that while age-appropriate BJJ…
Senior BJJ Safety: Complete Protection Protocol (2025)
Let’s cut straight to what you’ll get from this comprehensive guide on senior BJJ safety: Important Safety Notice Before proceeding…
Karate to BJJ: Practical Transition Guide for Traditional Martial Artists (2024)
It had been 40 years since I’d trained in karate. While life and work had pulled me away from consistent…
BJJ After 60: A Senior’s Guide to Safe and Effective Training (2024)
Let me tell you something amazing about training BJJ after 60 – it changed my life in ways I never…
BJJ for Seniors Over 60: My Journey from Hesitant Beginner to Blue Belt
BJJ for seniors over 60 often seems daunting, but it can become one of the most rewarding decisions of your…
The Best BJJ Warmup Older Adults Routine: Science Based for 40+ Grapplers (2024)
Here’s the hard truth: that warmup routine from your younger days isn’t cutting it anymore. After 40, our bodies need…
BJJ Injury Comeback: Real World Guide for 40+ Grapplers (2024)
Getting back on the mats after an injury requires an intelligent, individualized approach – especially for BJJ practitioners over 40….