Jiu Jitsu

A new youth combat-sports review found a major evidence gap: no eligible BJJ study. Here is what parents can—and cannot—conclude about kids’ training safety.

Sport BJJ builds useful skills inside a controlled ruleset. Learn what changes outside the mat—and why awareness, disengagement and escape remain the priority.

A cautious reading of a 2025 BJJ survey on resilience, self-control and mental health—and why belt rank should never be treated as a diagnosis.

A cautious look at a 2026 virtual-reality study of 10 BJJ athletes, why accuracy and speed are not interchangeable, and what coaches can responsibly apply.

A 2025 study compared motor-fitness profiles in 24 experienced male Gi and No-Gi athletes. Learn what differed, why the sample matters, and how to train without overgeneralizing.

A 2026 randomized BJJ study compared traditional training with constraint-led practice. Here is what it measured, what it did not, and how to apply it responsibly.

A careful look at a 2026 study of heel-hook exposure and knee injuries in elite BJJ competition, including limits and practical training context.

Build a practical BJJ hygiene routine for clean gear, shared equipment and early reporting of skin concerns, grounded in CDC guidance.

Use clear partner agreements, tap-and-release habits and coached resets to organize BJJ practice. What a 2026 grappling injury survey can—and cannot—tell us.