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The 5 Most Common Beginner BJJ Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
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The 5 Most Common Beginner BJJ Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)

The 5 most common beginner BJJ mistakes — from using too much strength to skipping fundamentals — and exactly how to fix...

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BJJ Sparring 101: Your First Live Roll Explained
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BJJ Sparring 101: Your First Live Roll Explained

What actually happens during your first BJJ sparring session — what to do, what not to do, and how to survive your first...

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BJJ Guard Passing for Beginners: 3 Techniques That Work
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BJJ Guard Passing for Beginners: 3 Techniques That Work

Three reliable BJJ guard passes for white and blue belts — torreando, knee cut, and double under. Step-by-step breakdown...

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How Often Should You Train BJJ as a Beginner?
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How Often Should You Train BJJ as a Beginner?

How many times per week should a BJJ beginner train? Our coaches recommend 2-3x/week to start. Here's why, plus how to...

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BJJ for Beginners: What Your First Month Actually Looks Like
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BJJ for Beginners: What Your First Month Actually Looks Like

What happens after you sign up for BJJ? Month-one breakdown: class structure, basic techniques, unwritten rules, and how...

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What to Wear to Your First BJJ Class | GB Davenport
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What to Wear to Your First BJJ Class

No uniform? No problem. Here's exactly what to wear to your first BJJ class in Davenport, FL — and what to bring on day...

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Your First BJJ Class: Exactly What Happens (Step by Step)
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Your First BJJ Class: Exactly What Happens (Step by Step)

Walking into your first BJJ class? Here's the full breakdown — what to wear, warm-up, drilling, live rolling — plus what...

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