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BJJ Near Me: How to Actually Find a Jiu-Jitsu Academy (And Why Closest Isn't Always Right)
Typing "BJJ near me" and getting ten results? How to turn them into the right decision: why distance matters more than coaches admit, what to check in a trial class, and where the quality bar sits.
Itay Leibovich
Sep 1412 min read


What Is Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, and Why Did One Family Name Change Martial Arts?
What is Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, and how is it different from sport BJJ? The family history, the principles, UFC 1, and the lineage running from Helio Gracie to Tel Aviv.
Itay Leibovich
Aug 2314 min read


Women's Self-Defense in Tel Aviv: The Guide I Wish Every Woman Would Read
"Someone followed me from the bus stop to my building, and I can't stop thinking about it." The complete guide to women's self-defense in Tel Aviv: why one-off workshops aren't enough, what Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu does differently, and how to take the first step.
Itay Leibovich
Aug 1213 min read


Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu After 35: A Guide for Anyone Convinced They've Missed the Train
"I'm 43, a father of three. Is there any point in me starting?" The question I get every week, and the answer that surprises everyone: in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, starting after 35 comes with the biggest advantages of all.
Itay Leibovich
Jul 3114 min read
Israeli Academy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA Blog Articles by Professor Itay Leibovich
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