JitsLab Blog
The science of learning, applied to jiu-jitsu — training data, mindset and problem solving.
White Belt Survival Guide — Your First Year in BJJ
Your first year of BJJ will be confusing, exhausting, and deeply rewarding — if you know what to expect. Here's the month-by-month roadmap that most gyms don't give you.
BJJ Belt System — What Each Belt Means (and How Long It Takes)
Every belt in BJJ represents a specific stage of development — not just time on the mat. Here's what each color actually means, how long it takes, and what to focus on at every level.
BJJ Motivation — How to Stay Consistent When Training Gets Hard
You don't need more motivation to train. You need a system that makes showing up the default, even on the days you'd rather stay home.
The Blue Belt Blues — Why Everyone Hits a Wall at Blue
You got your blue belt. You expected to feel accomplished. Instead, you feel stuck. You're not alone — blue belt has the highest dropout rate in BJJ. Here's why, and what to do about it.
Breaking Through BJJ Plateaus
Your training feels stuck. You're showing up, putting in the rounds, but the results aren't coming. Here's how to figure out which kind of plateau you're in — and what actually works to break through.
How to Remember BJJ Techniques (and Why Most of Us Don't)
You don't forget techniques because you're not paying attention. You forget them because nobody ever told you how memory actually works. Here's the system, and the research behind it.
Why Logging Your Rolls Makes You Better (The Science)
The forgetting curve is real — most of what you learn in a class fades within days unless something brings it back. Here's how deliberate logging fights back.
The Spaced Repetition System for BJJ Technique Retention
Flash cards aren't just for medical students. Here's how spaced repetition adapts to jiu-jitsu technique retention.
The Best BJJ Training Log Apps in 2026 — In-Depth Comparison
Compare BJJ training log apps: JitsLab vs Grappling AI, BJJ Notes, MatTime, Marune, FlowRoll and BJJBuddy — features, platforms, AI coaching.