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Oliver Buchannon
Ben Abdelhafid

An avid blogger, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete, and physics teacher.

bjj breathing techniques

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The Breathing Mistake That's Gassing You Out in 90 Seconds

Jan 15, 2026

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11 min read

The Breathing Mistake That's Gassing You Out in 90 Seconds

Why white belts can't breathe—and the counterintuitive fix that changes everything

Ben Abdelhafid
Ben Abdelhafid

Brazilian jiu jitsu training

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Why 75% of White Belts Quit BJJ (And How You Can Be Different)

Jan 14, 2026

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10 min read

Why 75% of White Belts Quit BJJ (And How You Can Be Different)

Why do only 1-3% of people make it to black belt?

Ben Abdelhafid
Ben Abdelhafid

benefits of bjj training

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BJJ Health Revolution: Science Reveals 2026 Wellness Secrets!

Dec 31, 2025

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4 min read

BJJ Health Revolution: Science Reveals 2026 Wellness Secrets!

Science-Backed BJJ Wellness & Health Transformations!

Ben Abdelhafid
Ben Abdelhafid

Brazilian jiu jitsu training

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The 7 Deadly Sins of BJJ White Belts (And How to Atone)

Dec 30, 2025

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7 min read

The 7 Deadly Sins of BJJ White Belts (And How to Atone)

The "white belt phase" is the most vulnerable time in a grappler's life.

Ben Abdelhafid
Ben Abdelhafid

strength training for bjj

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The 7-Day BJJ & Gym Training Checklist!

Dec 29, 2025

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6 min read

The 7-Day BJJ & Gym Training Checklist!

Your Complete 7-Day Blueprint to Combine BJJ + Strength (Printable)

Ben Abdelhafid
Ben Abdelhafid

Brazilian jiu jitsu training

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BJJ Breakthrough: Why Technique Isn't Enough for White Belt Success!

Dec 26, 2025

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4 min read

BJJ Breakthrough: Why Technique Isn't Enough for White Belt Success!

The Hidden Conceptual Mistakes Your Coach Doesn’t Have Time to Explain!

Ben Abdelhafid
Ben Abdelhafid

Brazilian jiu jitsu training

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Why 90% of White Belts Quit (And How to Be Different)

Dec 24, 2025

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5 min read

Why 90% of White Belts Quit (And How to Be Different)

Most white belts quit within 12 months. Here’s the real reason...

Ben Abdelhafid
Ben Abdelhafid

jiu jitsu nutrition

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Your Beginner BJJ Nutrition Guide

Dec 22, 2025

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3 min read

Your Beginner BJJ Nutrition Guide

The Simple Nutrition Framework for BJJ Beginners

Ben Abdelhafid
Ben Abdelhafid

Brazilian jiu jitsu training

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Top Guard Passes: The 2025 Competition Meta Breakdown

Dec 20, 2025

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7 min read

Top Guard Passes: The 2025 Competition Meta Breakdown

6 Guard Passes Ranked by How Much They Actually Work

Ben Abdelhafid
Ben Abdelhafid

bjj takedowns

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🥋 Master the Best BJJ Takedowns

Dec 19, 2025

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5 min read

🥋 Master the Best BJJ Takedowns

Your Complete 2025 Guide to Dominant Standing Game.

Ben Abdelhafid
Ben Abdelhafid

benefits of bjj training

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BJJ for Weight Loss: The Unexpected Path to Your Best Body!

Dec 17, 2025

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11 min read

BJJ for Weight Loss: The Unexpected Path to Your Best Body!

Why the gym fails but BJJ works (and it's not what you think)

Ben Abdelhafid
Ben Abdelhafid

Brazilian jiu jitsu training

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Why You’re Gassing Out in Round 2 (It’s Not Your Conditioning)

Dec 16, 2025

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3 min read

Why You’re Gassing Out in Round 2 (It’s Not Your Conditioning)

The Real Reason You’re Dying Mid-Roll

Ben Abdelhafid
Ben Abdelhafid

strength training for bjj

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BJJ Myth Busted: Technique vs. Strength - MacQueen's Shocking Truth!

Dec 15, 2025

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10 min read

BJJ Myth Busted: Technique vs. Strength - MacQueen's Shocking Truth!

Inside The Controversial Mark MacQueen BJJ Strength Argument.

Ben Abdelhafid
Ben Abdelhafid

Brazilian jiu jitsu training

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 7-Day BJJ Submissions Masterclass Launch

Dec 13, 2025

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3 min read

7-Day BJJ Submissions Masterclass Launch

Stop Guessing. Start Finishing. (Free Masterclass)

Ben Abdelhafid
Ben Abdelhafid

jiu jitsu submissions

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17 Most Effective BJJ Submissions (Data Backed!)

Dec 11, 2025

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5 min read

17 Most Effective BJJ Submissions (Data Backed!)

Stop Learning Useless Submissions (Here's What Actually Works)

Ben Abdelhafid
Ben Abdelhafid

Brazilian jiu jitsu training

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The "White Belt Survival" Masterclass

Dec 10, 2025

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3 min read

The "White Belt Survival" Masterclass

A 7-Day Action Plan to Master Your First Month of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Ben Abdelhafid
Ben Abdelhafid

bjj instructionals

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BJJ Fanatics Ultimate Buying Guide

Dec 9, 2025

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5 min read

BJJ Fanatics Ultimate Buying Guide

I Wish Someone Told Me About This When I Started BJJ

Ben Abdelhafid
Ben Abdelhafid

Brazilian jiu jitsu training

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BJJ Superdeals Ultimate Buying Guide

Dec 8, 2025

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5 min read

BJJ Superdeals Ultimate Buying Guide

Don't Buy Your Next Gi Without Reading This!

Ben Abdelhafid
Ben Abdelhafid

Brazilian jiu jitsu training

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Best Fitness & Nutrition Program for BJJ Athletes Over 40

Dec 7, 2025

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4 min read

Best Fitness & Nutrition Program for BJJ Athletes Over 40

The Truth About BJJ After 40 (And How to Stay in the Game)

Ben Abdelhafid
Ben Abdelhafid

Affordable Rash Guard bjj

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XMartial Grappler Rank Rash Guard Buyer’s Guide

Dec 6, 2025

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3 min read

XMartial Grappler Rank Rash Guard Buyer’s Guide

The Truth About the XMartial Grappler Rank (Worth It?)

Ben Abdelhafid
Ben Abdelhafid

strength training for bjj

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The Grappler's Strength Blueprint

Dec 4, 2025

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5 min read

The Grappler's Strength Blueprint

Build BJJ-specific strength without sacrificing your game.

Ben Abdelhafid
Ben Abdelhafid

bjj training

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Your Beginner’s Path to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Dec 3, 2025

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5 min read

Your Beginner’s Path to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

How to start strong, avoid rookie mistakes, and build a foundation that actually lasts.

Ben Abdelhafid
Ben Abdelhafid

Brazilian jiu jitsu training

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Inside the IBJJF’s Refereeing Controversy!

Dec 2, 2025

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6 min read

Inside the IBJJF’s Refereeing Controversy!

Why so many athletes fear the ref more than their opponent.

Ben Abdelhafid
Ben Abdelhafid
Big change: We’re evolving (and getting way more practical)

Dec 2, 2025

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2 min read

Big change: We’re evolving (and getting way more practical)

Goodbye JiuJitsu News, Hello The Grappler's Toolkit

Ben Abdelhafid
Ben Abdelhafid

Pat Downey

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Inside the Pat Downey IBJJF 5-Year Ban!

Dec 1, 2025

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5 min read

Inside the Pat Downey IBJJF 5-Year Ban!

How a world-class wrestler dominated No-Gi Worlds... and still walked away empty-handed.

Ben Abdelhafid
Ben Abdelhafid
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