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Common Gym Infections in BJJ and How to Protect Yourself: A Mat Hygiene Guide

Ringworm, staph, impetigo, mat herpes: grappling puts you in close contact with more skin and more sweat than almost any other sport. Here's what these infections look like, how they spread, and the hygiene habits that actually prevent them.

July 7, 20267 min read

BJJ Is for Everyone: What the Gentle Art Gives You at Every Age

Seven-year-olds learn discipline, office workers learn to think under pressure, and sixty-year-olds keep their balance and their friendships. Here's why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu might be the most age-proof sport there is, and what the research says about it.

July 2, 20267 min read

Why BJJ Is One of the Best Ways to Lose Weight

Treadmills are boring and most diets quietly fail because nobody sticks to them. BJJ burns serious calories, builds muscle, and, crucially, is fun enough to actually keep doing. Here's why grappling is such an effective weight-loss tool.

June 17, 20266 min read

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Common Gym Infections in BJJ and How to Protect Yourself: A Mat Hygiene Guide

BJJ Is for Everyone: What the Gentle Art Gives You at Every Age

Why BJJ Is One of the Best Ways to Lose Weight

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