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Jess D

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Finding your Ideal Partner… In Jiu-Jitsu

Picking a training partner during your bjj class can be hard. Use this guide to help you find your one.... on the jiu-jitsu mat!

Jess D

5 min read

Rant: Single Men Should Take Zumba and Here’s Why…

Living in Shanghai can be an amazing experience but here is one complaint: As a single foreign woman living here, it can be quite...

Jess D

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Recap: Workshop with Jowad Mahmoudi- Mastering the Middle Kick

If a person unfamiliar with Muay Thai were to look at a normal Muay Thai fight or class, they would probably think that people are just...

Jess D

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3 Ways You Can Start Getting Fit Today!

I just want to ask the people who always want to be more fit when the new year rolls around: How consistent have you been since you made...

Jess D

6 min read

5 Things 2020 Taught Me: A Reflection

2020 was a trying year for all of us. This year has shed a light on what life really has in store as well as what needs to come in order...

Jess D

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AJP Tour Jiu-jitsu Competition Recap in Shanghai, China

On Saturday, November 21st, 2020, I competed in my first Brazilian jiu-jitsu competition as a purple belt and my first competition in...

Jess D

7 min read

Dating and the BJJ Gym: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Is finding someone to date in your bjj gym a good thing? Here are some of the good, the bad, and the ugly things about dating in BJJ.

Jess D

5 min read

The 7 BJJ People You Meet on the Mats: China Edition

The world of jiu-jitsu in China brings in different people from different walks of live. Check who you'll find on the BJJ mats in China.

Jess D

6 min read

Getting Girly: Finding Femininity While Doing Martial Arts

Doing martial arts as a woman can be gritty and rough. Here are some things to do feel a bit more feminine on and off the mats.

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