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Expert guides on BJJ journals, diaries, and apps, plus insights to help you track techniques, prevent injuries, and get better on the mats.
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Featured guides
Deep dives on tracking your training and choosing the right tools.
Complete BJJ Journal Guide: How to Track Your Jiu Jitsu Progress
The ultimate guide to creating an effective BJJ training journal. Templates, tips, and proven strategies for tracking techniques, submissions, and progress.
Read guideFeatured guideThe Best BJJ Apps to Level Up Your Training
Comprehensive review of the top BJJ apps for technique learning, progress tracking, and competition prep.
Read guideDiary vs journal
Not sure whether to use a diary, journal, notebook, or app? These guides break down the differences.
BJJ Diary vs Journal: Which is Better for Your Training?
Diary or journal - which tracking method accelerates your BJJ learning faster? We break down the key differences and help you choose the right approach.
BJJ Notebook vs Digital Journal App: Paper or Digital?
Physical notebook or app? Compare the pros and cons of each BJJ tracking method to find what works best for your training style.
Technique & history
Hélio Gracie: The Complete Biography of the Father of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
From frail child to BJJ legend - the full story of Hélio Gracie, including the famous Kimura fight and his philosophy that shaped modern BJJ.
The Triangular Balance: The Invisible Principle of Stability in Jiu-Jitsu
Master the geometric principles of triangular stability to build an unshakeable base and dominate positions.
Training insights
Real experiences from practitioners who learned the value of tracking their BJJ training.
BJJ Injury Prevention: What Training Data Actually Reveals
Data-driven analysis of BJJ injuries - which sessions, rolling volumes, and training patterns carry the highest risk.
I realized I kept repeating the same mistakes
How tracking my training exposed patterns that took years to notice - and how to avoid my mistakes.
Used to track my training in a notebook
My journey from messy paper notes to organized digital tracking - and why it changed my BJJ game.
Anyone else forget most of the BJJ class?
Why we forget 70% of what we learn and the simple fix that changed everything for me.
Knowledge Base
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