Year: 2021

Imposter syndrome 2 min read

• Mind Game

Imposter syndrome

jiujiteiramagazine February 1, 2021

by Brittany Allison What it is and how to deal with it. Imposter Syndrome is defined by the American Psychological Association (2020) as, “a situation... Read More

Bend Your Back 3 min read

• Yoga for BJJ

Bend Your Back

jiujiteiramagazine February 1, 2021

By Evelyn Sutton Certain body parts play pivotal roles in Jiu-Jitsu and your back is one of them. Improving back flexibility helps your muscles get... Read More

Jiujiteiras Around the World: Feb/Mar 2021 1 min read

• Around the World

Jiujiteiras Around the World: Feb/Mar 2021

jiujiteiramagazine February 1, 2021

You are part of a global community! Meet your BJJ sisters from all over the world, training and sharing their love for Jiu-Jitsu with beauty... Read More

Sophia McDermott 18 min read

• Cover Story

Sophia McDermott

jiujiteiramagazine January 1, 2021

By Evelyn SuttonPhotos By Lindsay Conley, Unforgettable Images Australia’s first woman BJJ black belt World Champion is on mission to demolish archaic patriarchal structures in... Read More

Glass on the Floor 3 min read

• Pub Corner

Glass on the Floor

jiujiteiramagazine January 1, 2021

On January 20th, along with millions of Americans, I watched the inauguration of the 46th President of the USA. Much was different this time. Due... Read More

Pretty & Dangerous: Melissa Lohsen 10 min read

• Close Choke

Pretty & Dangerous: Melissa Lohsen

jiujiteiramagazine January 1, 2021

Story and Photos By Evelyn Sutton Melissa Lohsen is one of the most inspiring and hard-working women you will meet in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. With over... Read More

Headstand – The King of All Asanas 3 min read

• Yoga for BJJ

Headstand – The King of All Asanas

jiujiteiramagazine January 1, 2021

By Evelyn Sutton Salamba Shirshasana or Yoga Headstand is a popular yoga inversion that has been called the king of all asanas for the multitude... Read More

Post Training Wellness Routine 5 min read

• Beauty is a Beast

Post Training Wellness Routine

jiujiteiramagazine January 1, 2021

by Vhilena Folger Staying Healthy on the Mats If you drive around most towns across the United States you’ll begin to notice more Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu... Read More

Treating PTSD 2 min read

• Mind Game

Treating PTSD

jiujiteiramagazine January 1, 2021

by Brittany Allison Training allows you to take control and empower yourself in a non-threatening environment. You may have never thought there could be a... Read More

Omoplata from Closed Guard 2 min read

• Coach Talk

Omoplata from Closed Guard

jiujiteiramagazine January 1, 2021

By Coach David Sutton The omoplata, which means scapula in Portuguese, is a highly effective Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu submission. The omoplata is an excellent weapon for... Read More