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Signing up for a tournament changes how you train long before match day. Here is why we think every BJJ student should compete once, why it is never mandatory, and...

Is Muay Thai practical for self-defense? What it teaches, where it falls short, and how to start in Alexandria, VA.

Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu safe for kids? What makes a kids class safe, what to ask any academy, and how Kids BJJ works in Alexandria, VA.

How many times a week should a beginner train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? A simple plan for your first year and how to stay consistent.

BJJ or Muay Thai? How the two compare for beginners, which fits your goal, and how to try both in Alexandria, VA.

What to wear and bring to your first BJJ, No-Gi, Muay Thai or boxing class, plus the mat rules every student follows.

The key differences between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling, and which one a beginner should start with.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the most practical martial arts for self-defense. Here is why, what it does not cover, and how to start.

Most children can start Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu between ages 3 and 5. Here is what each age learns and how to tell if your child is ready.

Dirty mats, coaches who hate questions, injuries worn like medals: seven warning signs that a Jiu-Jitsu gym is wrong for you, from One Way Podcast episode #003 with Mahamed Aly...

An honest, no-BS guide to choosing the right BJJ academy in Northern Virginia. The 7 things that actually matter, red flags to avoid, and questions to ask before you sign...

Everything you need to know about starting Women's BJJ in Alexandria VA: what to expect on day one, common concerns answered, and how female BJJ coach Giovanna Amaral supports girls...