First tournament. Clear plan.
Prepare registration, rules, equipment, communication, and a small coached game plan for your first event.
Read the story · 6 min: Your First BJJ Tournament: A Practical Preparation ChecklistTHE RANK JOURNAL / TAG
Training notes.
3 field notes to help you understand the sport with more precision.
Read with a clear question.
Turn broad ambitions into observable questions. These articles connect gi strategy, event preparation, and flexible learning cycles without promising a promotion or prescribing a one-size-fits-all training load.
Start with the field note closest to the question you are trying to answer. Each article includes a primary-source reference where formal rules or competitive records matter, alongside clearly framed editorial guidance. Use the linked topic pages for wider context instead of treating a single article as a universal rulebook.
Gi game. Smart connections.
Organize gi study around useful connections, clear positional goals, and transitions you can explain.
Read the story · 7 min: Gi Jiu-Jitsu Strategy: Give Every Grip a Purpose
Build your game. Not a deadline.
Turn a recurring problem into a manageable, coach-guided learning project with useful notes and review.
Read the story · 6 min: Build a Better BJJ Training Plan: One Question, One Learning Cycle