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The 5 Mistakes Every BJJ Beginner Makes (And How I Spot Them on Day One)
Seventy per cent of beginners quit between months two and four. After 16 years of teaching, I can spot the five mistakes on day one, and every one of them is fixable.
Itay Leibovich
2 days ago16 min read


Tap, Snap or Nap: To Tap or Not to Tap in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Tapping is not losing. It is the mechanism that lets you train for decades instead of months. Why tapping early protects you, and how to do it right.
Itay Leibovich
2 days ago18 min read


From White Belt to Blue Belt in BJJ: What Really Happens on the Way
How long does it really take to reach blue belt? The five stages every student goes through, and the honest reason most people quit before they get there.
Itay Leibovich
2 days ago12 min read


Why Don't I Feel Worthy of My Belt? The Dunning-Kruger Effect in BJJ
Feeling like you are getting worse despite training consistently? The Dunning-Kruger effect explains why that feeling is often a sign you are on the right track.
Itay Leibovich
2 days ago20 min read
Israeli Academy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA Blog Articles by Professor Itay Leibovich
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