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Practical guides, honest software comparisons, and free books for BJJ academy owners — written by a fourth-degree Roger Gracie black belt.

Comparison of the best BJJ gym management software

Best BJJ Gym Software (2026): An Honest Comparison

A working black belt compares GRADR, BJJLINK, Gymdesk, Zen Planner, Kicksite, PushPress and Spark on price, belt grading, curriculum, and payment fees.

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BJJ gym management software buyer’s guide

What to Actually Look For in BJJ Gym Software: A Buyer’s Guide

The questions that matter when choosing gym management software — and the traps a feature grid hides.

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BJJ belt promotion grading ceremony

BJJ Belt Promotions: Grading That Scales (No McDojo)

How to run belt promotions fairly as your academy grows: a grading system that codifies your standards and scales without becoming a McDojo.

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The BJJ belt system from white to black belt

The BJJ Belt & Ranking System Explained

Every rank and stripe, the kids’ belts, and how long a black belt really takes — explained by a fourth-degree black belt.

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The systems behind a successful BJJ academy

The Invisible Engine Behind Every Successful BJJ Academy

Most academies fail not from bad jiu-jitsu but from missing systems. Here’s what the invisible engine of a thriving academy looks like.

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Free BJJ books by Nic Gregoriades

Free BJJ Books by Nic Gregoriades

Download four free jiu-jitsu books from Roger Gracie’s first black belt, including The Black Belt Blueprint. No email required.

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