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Attack the Legs 1 min read

• Coach Talk

Attack the Legs

jiujiteiramagazine June 1, 2021

By Coach David Sutton Originally frowned upon in mainstream Jiu-Jitsu, leg locks are now more popular than ever. If you want to have a chance... Read More

‘MatGirl’: Carly Hessler 9 min read

• Close Choke

‘MatGirl’: Carly Hessler

jiujiteiramagazine May 1, 2021

Story and Photos By Evelyn Sutton Much like her favorite comic book character, BatGirl, Carly Hessler is one smart young lady. The Senior Software Engineer... Read More

Cathryn Ivy 14 min read

• Spotlight

Cathryn Ivy

jiujiteiramagazine May 1, 2021

By Evelyn SuttonPhotos By Cathryn Ivy She is the contrast of two very different life paths and yet, Cathryn finds perfect balance in the juxtaposition.... Read More

The Amazing Rafaela Guedes 19 min read

• Inspiration

The Amazing Rafaela Guedes

jiujiteiramagazine May 1, 2021

By Evelyn SuttonPhotos supplied by Rafaela Guedes From Manaus, a megacity in the middle of the Amazon jungle to the coastline of San Diego, Rafaela... Read More

Collagen – Fountain of Youth 7 min read

• Beauty is a Beast

Collagen – Fountain of Youth

jiujiteiramagazine May 1, 2021

by Vhilena Folger As collagen continues to gain popularity as a nutritional supplement, you may be wondering what it actually is and how can you... Read More

Jiujiteiras Around the World: Apr/May 2021 1 min read

• Around the World

Jiujiteiras Around the World: Apr/May 2021

jiujiteiramagazine May 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

The Path to Recovery 3 min read

• Mind Game

The Path to Recovery

jiujiteiramagazine April 1, 2021

by Brittany Allison Emotional responses play a crucial factor when healing from an injury. Mental health is often neglected when recovering from a physical injury... Read More

Drink Up! 4 min read

• Beauty is a Beast

Drink Up!

jiujiteiramagazine April 1, 2021

by Vhilena Folger It’s always a good reminder to drink plenty of water. Don’t underestimate the effect of proper hydration on athletic performance. In addition... Read More

Beginners Guide to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 5 min read

• Cover Story

Beginners Guide to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

jiujiteiramagazine April 1, 2021

By Girls in Gis Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) has quickly become one of the most sought-after martial arts worldwide, and for those that have ventured... Read More

Stay a Beginner 2 min read

• Pub Corner

Stay a Beginner

jiujiteiramagazine April 1, 2021

When I was competing in Lindy Hop and West Coast Swing, coaches would say over and over again “you can never exhaust the basics”. At... Read More