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. 🥋

The other day at open mat, we decided to add soft slaps while we rolled to simulate what it might feel like in a Combat Jiu-Jitsu match. And honestly… it completely changed the way I look at Jiu-Jitsu. As someone who competes and trains strictly Jiu-Jitsu, I understand the self-defense concepts my professor teaches, but if I’m being real, I don’t spend my weekends getting into fights. It’s not something that crosses my mind much as a grown man living a pretty normal life. But once those slaps were added, everything changed. I realized how many positions I was comfortable in that would be absolutely terrible if my opponent could strike. That lazy posture in half guard? Not so great anymore. Hanging out underneath mount waiting for the perfect escape? Definitely not ideal. I started to understand things my professor has preached for years. A hard bridge from mount forces your opponent to post their hands instead of striking. When you’re working an underhook from half guard, keeping your head glued to their body isn’t just good technique it removes their striking distance entirely. Suddenly, every inch of space mattered. The experience didn’t make me want to fight. It made me appreciate the art even more. Jiu-Jitsu isn’t just about submissions. It’s about controlling distance, eliminating danger, and creating safety for yourself. If you’ve never tried it, I encourage you to give it a shot with someone you trust. Use soft slaps, glove taps, or even just air punches. You might be surprised how much it changes your perspective on your game. Have you ever trained with strikes involved? Did it change the way you view your Jiu-Jitsu?

Whats your biggest weakness in jiu jitsu? You could probably answer that without a thought. But, when was the last time you sought out that weakness for weeks at a time? I had to ask myself if his and was disappointed with my answers. Ive been training for a long time and I’m I small guy. Tap hands, pull guard, take the back, and work a sub. I’ve done it thousands of times and I’ve gotten good at it. But part of the reason I default to that is because I've avoided working takedowns. Recently some of my teammates have been pushing me to shoot more and I still shy away from it. And for what? My game is lopsided now, so I’ve given myself a challenge of not pulling guard for 30 days. It’s time to improve. Maybe it’s worth it to look at your own game and fix what you’ve fucked. See you on the mats!

A big part of jiu jitsu that I think is frequently neglected are the parts that take place off the mats. It’s the recovery, studying footage, and having a training journal.

LFGGGGG!!! This one right here is earned… not given. Ronaldo has been showing up EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. Studying. Training. Grinding. When nobody’s watching… he’s putting in the work. That’s what this journey is about. That’s what separates people. He is the epitome of ALL IN. 💯 No shortcuts. No excuses. Just pressure, consistency, and growth. Blue belt isn’t the finish line… it’s the proof that the system is working. Now the real game begins. Proud of you bro, keep rolling, keep leveling up, and keep setting the standard for what it looks like to go ALL IN. LRSSSS GOOOOOO FAMILY!!! 🔥🔥🔥 OSS 👊