Let’s be honest, there are plenty of days where the last thing you want to do is train. You’re tired. Work’s been long. The weather’s rubbish. Your body feels heavy. Your head’s somewhere else. You start negotiating with yourself: “I’ll go tomorrow.”“I probably need a rest day.”“It won’t make a difference missing one session.” And just like that, the hardest part of Jiu-Jitsu shows up, not the sparring, not the conditioning… just getting through the door. But here’s the trut

The Quiet Reality Behind Progress When people first see Brazilian Jiujitsu, they often focus on the flashy parts the submissions, the takedowns, the moments of victory. But anyone who’s trained long enough knows that real progress doesn’t come from highlight reels. It comes from the grind. At Mahara Jiujitsu in East Devon , we see it every day: students quietly showing up, class after class, pushing through frustration, fatigue, and self-doubt. That’s the heart of Jiujitsu t

The Iconic Submission That Defines Brazilian Jiujitsu Ask any Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner to name a classic submission, and chances are they’ll say the triangle choke. It ’s elegant, powerful, and symbolic of everything that makes BJJ so unique the art of using leverage, timing, and intelligence to overcome strength. Here at Mahara Jiujitsu in East Devon , we teach the triangle as more than just a move. It’s a lesson in problem-solving and patience, and it’s often one of

The Journey, Not the Destination If you’ve spent any time on the mats at Mahara Jiujitsu here in East Devon, you’ll know we talk a lot about the journey. Every roll, every class, every belt — it’s all part of something much bigger than just learning to fight. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) belt system is a reflection of that journey. Each belt isn’t simply a sign of skill; it’s a marker of time, effort, resilience, and growth — both physical and mental. Unlike some martial art