Lake District BJJ Academy Review – Cumbria's Pioneering Jiu-Jitsu Hub Delivers Community, Skills, and Fun in Spades   As a travelling, but lacking in skill BJJ enthusiast always on the hunt for training, I was on holiday in the North of England’s stunning Lake District. I managed to sneak away from the family and to drop in to training at Lake District BJJ Academy in Kendal. Established in 2011 as Cumbria's first BJJ club, this spot has built a solid rep for blending top-notc

Mallorca BJJ and Yoga Festival Review The Mallorca BJJ and Yoga Festival is a unique blend of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training, yoga sessions, and wellness activities set against the stunning backdrop of Mallorca, Spain. Founded by Joe Notebaert, a black belt and head instructor at Mallorca BJJ, this event brings together grapplers and yogis from around the world for a six-day immersion in paradise. Held twice a year—in spring and fall—the festival features world-class instructor

Marcelo Garcia Jiu-Jitsu NYC Review Introduction  If you're deep into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Marcelo Garcia needs no introduction. The multiple-time ADCC champion, IBJJF World Champion, and absolute wizard of submissions has built a reputation as one of the most technically innovative and dominant competitors ever. His academy in NYC has been a pilgrimage spot for grapplers worldwide since opening in 2009, drawing everyone from hobbyists to pros chasing that signature Marcelo g

Roger Gracie Academy HQ Review – The Legendary London Home of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Lives Up to Every Bit of the Hype Introduction As a travelling BJJ enthusiast always chasing the best mats, I couldn't visit London without making a pilgrimage to Roger Gracie Academy HQ in Hammersmith. Roger Gracie – 10-time IBJJF World Champion, absolute legend of the gi, and grandson of Carlos Gracie – runs what many call one of the premier academies in the world. The rep is massive: ultra-tech

Legion American Jiu Jitsu (San Diego) review – The Legendary Sunday Open Mat Lives Up to the Hype   I was working in LA at a trade show and had the weekend free. When I asked around for where I could go and train at the weekend, San Diego kept coming up – it’s not exactly round the corner from LA, but I was repeatedly told to attend the open mat on Sunday at Legion American Jiu Jitsu, just north of S.D. So we headed south for the weekend and pulled into a parking lot which wa

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Torrance Review – A Real Gem Of A No-Gi Academy in the South Bay   We recently sent one of our team to check out 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu, Torrance in L.A. for a few sessions. Situated at 24433 Hawthorne Blvd in Torrance, CA, this academy is part of Eddie Bravo's innovative no-gi system and network. We really just wanted to go and try out the 10 th Planet system and training approach, and in the end, the experience exceeded our expectations in many ways.