I wanted to share our brand-new logo with all of you! Jujutsu for Anyone has been a vision of mine for years, and as we continue to grow, evolve, and build this community together, there will always be changes along the way. Every change we make is with you and the community in mind. As much as I loved our old logo, I feel like this new one brings the energy, excitement, and direction of where we’re headed. It’s more than just a logo it’s a representation of what we’re building together. We’ve got a lot coming soon! 🎙️ Next week, we’ll be launching our first Mat Chat podcast episode featuring one of our own, @Cody Phillips . We’ll sit down, learn more about Cody’s story, and of course get some rounds in together. 👕 We’ll also be introducing new swag and affiliate opportunities for members of the community. Most importantly, thank you all for believing in this vision and growing alongside us. Jujutsu for Anyone wouldn’t be what it is without every single person who steps on the mats, supports others, and helps make this community special. Keep an eye out for more announcements, and as always, drop a comment below and let us know what you’d like to see next. I know a lot of you have been asking for a monthly live stream we’re still working on making that happen! The best is yet to come. Let’s keep growing. Let’s keep rolling. 🥋

As I arrived at the venue in the District to check in for the NFC JJ 17 event, I received a text message from a friend of mine who needed a spot filled for his team for the three-man, four-team tournament. Well, I didn't have my gi with me, let alone my belt. Luckily, there was a gi for me and a purple belt; and I'm not going to lie, I was nervous because I had no idea who I was going to be standing in front of in my match. Luckily, they didn't know who they were going to be standing in front of. And I'd be lying to you if I said that I wasn't nervous, considering that I already had a superfight of my own. But, you know, the one thing that came out of that tournament is that sometimes you have to just step in there to see what you're truly made of in situations where you don't know what you're up against. Sometimes you may surprise yourself in that process. I learned a lot in my first match, such as that you don't stop until you get to a point where you know you can no longer protect yourself. In my second match, I learned that regardless of the outcome, making sure that you yourself are safe, and when it gets to where you know you are at risk and you can't get out, that it's more than okay to yield than to chance causing serious harm to yourself. All that to say is that I'm thankful that I took that step of faith, stepping in at a time where I could have been justified by turning this down. But, you know, it helped me prepare for what I need to get done in my superfight. I'm very thankful that I took the chance because, as I say to myself so many times, it doesn't matter who's in front of you on the mat. Your toughest opponent is always going to be yourself.

We’re 5 months into 2026. Real check-in… where are you? Not where you said you’d be. Not where you wish you were. Where are you really? Have you been consistent? Have you been showing up when motivation disappeared? Have you been sharpening your body, mind, and spirit… or making excuses? Jiu-Jitsu exposes the truth. You can’t fake preparation. You can’t fake discipline. You can’t fake growth. Every round reveals who you are becoming. Maybe you’re ahead of your goals. Good. Stay hungry. Maybe you’ve fallen off. Good. Get back on the mats. The beautiful thing about Jiu-Jitsu is every roll is another chance to improve. Another chance to evolve. Another chance to become dangerous in all the right ways. 2026 is not over. The question is: who are you becoming before it is? 🥋🔥

Thinking of getting a new mouthguard. What recommendations does everybody have for brands?

Quick question for the room 👇 What’s the hardest part of Jiu-Jitsu for YOU right now? Not the highlight-reel stuff.Not what you wish you were good at. The real struggle. • Getting smashed and staying calm 😤 • Remembering techniques under pressure 🧠 • Cardio falling off halfway through rounds 🫁 • Confidence before training or competition 😬 • Balancing life + training + recovery ⚖️ • Or something nobody ever talks about… Drop it in the comments ⬇️ No judgment. No ego. Just growth. This community gets better when we’re honest. Somebody in here has already been through what you’re dealing with and that’s how we all level up 💪🔥 Let’s talk. Let’s build. Let’s roll. 🥋🤝