Author name: Dan

Dan is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu purple belt who's trained for the better part of a decade. He writes Jiuoss for grapplers who refuse to quit as the recovery clock gets louder — covering smart training, faster recovery, and gear that actually earns its place in your bag. Everything reviewed here is judged the way a training partner would judge it: does it survive hard rolls, and is it worth your money?

How to Roll With Bigger Opponents in BJJ Without Getting Crushed

Disclosure: Jiuoss is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend gear I’d train with myself. Short answer: To roll with bigger opponents, stop matching their strength and start managing space: frames and structure instead of grips and muscle.

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BJJ for Stress Relief: What Seven Years of Rolling Did for My Head

Disclosure: Jiuoss is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend gear I’d train with myself. TL;DR — BJJ for stress relief, short version BJJ relieves stress mainly by hijacking your attention. You can’t ruminate about work while someone

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Best Massage Gun for BJJ Recovery: What Actually Helps After Rolling

Disclosure: Jiuoss is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend gear I’d train with myself. I didn’t buy a massage gun until my third year back on the mats after a two-year layoff. Before that I figured foam

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