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Local Guide
Aug 24, 20263 views

Jiu Jitsu Near Me in Adairsville GA: Every Gym Within 30 Minutes

There's no BJJ or wrestling gym inside Adairsville city limits β€” but every real option within 30 minutes is mapped out here, with honest notes on coaches, schedules, pricing, and reviews for each one.

By Randy RodenRead more β†’
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Beginner Tips
Aug 31, 20262 views

What to Expect at Your First BJJ Class in Calhoun, GA

Exactly what happens on a first night at Calhoun GA Grappling Club: the 45-minute class breakdown, what to wear, the day-one rolling rules, and the three habits every beginner walks in with.

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Youth Development
Aug 3, 20262 views

What the Numbers Actually Say About Bullying

The CDC found that nearly 1 in 5 high schoolers are bullied on school property, and more than half never tell an adult. Here's what the data actually shows β€” and what a grappling gym can and can't do about it.

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Youth Development
May 18, 20262 views

What Jiu-Jitsu Can (and Can't) Do for Your Autistic Child

An honest look at the published research on grappling and autism, the deep-pressure mechanism that makes BJJ different, and what we actually see week after week with autistic students on the mats.

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Youth Development
May 1, 20261 view

They Were the Best in the World at 12 β€” And Almost Quit Because of It

Kade and Tye Ruotolo had 200+ gold medals before they were teenagers. Then overtraining nearly ended it all. Their story maps exactly onto what the science says about youth athlete burnout β€” and what parents and coaches can do about it.

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Competition Analysis
Apr 30, 20261 view

The Last ADCC? How UFC BJJ, CJI, and PGF Are Fracturing Grappling's Talent Pool

ADCC 2026 in KrakΓ³w may be the last edition where the phrase "best in the world" applies to the field without an asterisk. Here's how exclusive contracts, prize-fight disruptors, and a professional league are reshaping competitive grappling β€” permanently.

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Youth Development
Apr 27, 20261 view

The Mat Is a Classroom: How Submission Grappling Builds Emotional Regulation in Children

Research consistently shows that controlled stress followed by structured support is the optimal formula for developing self-regulation in kids. Submission grappling delivers exactly that β€” and then some.

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Beginner Tips
Mar 20, 20261 view

Beginner's Guide to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Learn the fundamentals and get started on your grappling journey.

By Randy RodenRead more β†’
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Training Tips
Mar 15, 20261 view

Strength Training for Grapplers

How to complement your grappling training with proper strength and conditioning.

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Techniques
Mar 10, 20261 view

No-Gi vs. Gi Grappling: What's the Difference?

Understanding the key differences between these two grappling styles.

By Matt Hugh BoilesRead more β†’
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Youth Programs
Mar 5, 20261 view

Benefits of Youth Grappling Programs

How grappling helps develop confidence, discipline, and physical fitness in young athletes.

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