September 2018 - alldaybjj

Don’t Rush the Belt, It Will Come

It happens. All the time. No matter where we are in our Jiu-Jitsu journey, there are times when we feel anxious and sometimes almost entitled to the next belt (or stripe). But when promotions come around and we don’t get what we think we deserve, we often feel resentment to say the least. Trust me, […]

Sponsorships in Jiu-Jitsu /// By: Vincent Inoncillo

How does Jiu-Jitsu spread across the world? Not only has the number of people that train increased, but the number of companies that are particular to this sport have as well. It’s pretty common nowadays to see an academy patch on the back of a kimono accompanied by a company logo of some kind. Many […]

Helicopter Parents in Jiu-Jitsu /// By: Vincent Inoncillo

All parents love their children and want them to succeed in all their endeavors. From academics to playing an instrument and sports, parents want their kids to be the best they can be. It’s natural for parents to want that for them and even more so if it was something that they were known for […]

Memoirs of a Masters Worlds Competitor /// By: Vincent Inoncillo

The World Master IBJJF Championship has come and gone. This event is the premier tournament for competitors in the 30 and up age group. Don’t get it wrong, there is still a lot of beasts in the master divisions. Like the regular World Championship in Long Beach, the World Master Championship is just 3 months […]

Stop Bullying the White Belts

Normally we make jokes and memes about white belts, but the real truth is that white belts are people too. Granted, yes, they can be spazzy, annoying, and have larger egos than they should have for just starting jiu-jitsu. But, the white belt population often makes up the largest percentage of belts on the mat […]

Jiu-Jitsu Hygiene Etiquette: Don’t Stink

If you’ve trained long enough, you must have encountered some unsavory characters on the mat – not just stinky training partners, but skin infections such as ringworm, staph, or even MRSA. In a previous blog, we discussed the importance of academy etiquette/team guidelines, primarily to keep everyone on the same page with the “house rules,” […]

Not All Black Belts Are Created Equal…

Of course in the perfect world, they would be. If you asked anyone that trains Jiu-Jitsu what qualities a black belt should possess, many of the same things would come up: bad ass on the mat/BJJ guru (i.e. knowledgeable), good leader/coach, respectable, helpful, and an overall good human being. Coincidentally, these are the same traits […]

The Balance Between Being a Full-Time Instructor and a Competitor

Many of the high level competitors in Jiu-Jitsu also own academies and are the head instructor. For those of us who dream of having both having an academy and competing often wonder how it is possible to balance being a full-time instructor while training (for example): Pans, Worlds, or Masters Worlds. With that being said, […]

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