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Colorado Self-Defense Law for Jiu Jitsu Schools
Most students who begin the journey of studying Gracie/ Brazilian jiu jitsu hope never to be in a situation in which they have to use a...

Professor Medley
Apr 28, 20245 min read


“I tried BJJ before, and I quit!”
If you can recite the above statement truthfully, you are in the good company of thousands of people who have been disappointed with...

Professor Medley
Apr 16, 20244 min read


Lakewood Jiu Jitsu Academy Training Safety Considerations
Your Jiu Jitsu Training Partners Are Not the Enemy We are all indebted to the partners with whom we train each night we get on the mats....

Professor Medley
Apr 11, 20243 min read


What is the difference between Japanese jujitsu and Gracie jiu jitsu?
Japanese jujitsu (traditional spelling) techniques were first used in the 1100s by the early samurai. The term "jujitsu" wasn't even used...

Professor Medley
Jan 31, 20243 min read
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