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Self-Defense Starts With Learning
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Jiu jitsu learning and practice, with a focus on balance, controlled training and self-defense.
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Latest AQBJJ articles
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Rapid Weight Cutting and Immune Stress: What a 2026 Review Can—and Cannot—Show
What a 2026 systematic review says about rapid weight cutting and immune stress—and why DefenseFit does not use dehydration as conditioning.
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Dry-Practice Safety: Build the Verification Routine Before the First Repetition
A responsible dry-practice safety routine built around safe direction, unloaded verification, clear start-and-stop boundaries, and secure storage.
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BJJ Decision-Making and Reaction Time: What a 10-Athlete VR Study Really Shows
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.
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Daily Hydration for BJJ and DefenseFit: What the 2026 Evidence Does—and Does Not—Show
A 2026 current-opinion article raises questions about habitual low water intake in athletes. Build a steady routine without chasing a universal fluid target or overclaiming the evidence.
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Recreational vs Competitive MMA Injuries: What a 2026 Survey Really Found
A 2026 survey compared reported injuries among recreational and competitive MMA athletes. The exposure-based rate is useful, but recall bias and population limits matter.
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Gi vs No-Gi BJJ Fitness: What a Small 2025 Study Can—and Cannot—Tell Us
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.
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Sleep and Training Readiness: A DefenseFit Guide for Early-Morning Sessions
Sleep loss can affect mood, perceived effort and physical performance. Use an honest readiness check and appropriate coaching adjustments for early DefenseFit sessions.
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Wrestling Warm-Ups and Injury Prevention: What the 2026 Evidence Review Found
A 2026 scoping review found very limited wrestling-specific prevention evidence. Here is how coaches can use structured warm-ups without overstating what is known.
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Situational BJJ Drilling: What a 2026 Randomized Study Actually Shows
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.