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Kevin Perez: The Blueprint of a True Back to Basics Student, A Boston Jiu Jitsu Journey of Dedication, Discipline, and Growth.
Jiu Jitsu Warrior Kevin Perez Prepares for the Next Roll Kevin Perez’s jiu jitsu journey is nothing short of inspiring. Starting in the...
Jun 102 min read


Relentless and Ready: Boston Jiu Jitsu Athletes Gear Up for June 22nd
Rolling deep in the art of control—another day of growth on the Boston Jiu Jitsu mats At Back to Basics , commitment is more than just a...
Jun 52 min read


Boston MMA Takes Over: Lanes, Huynh, and Apito Go 3-0 with Finishes at Cage Titans 71
Coach Jeff Perez lifts Erik Huynh in celebration after back-to-back victories—Boston MMA pride, resilience, and pure heart on full...
May 312 min read


Jacobo Apito Stuns the World with Elbow KO in Boston MMA Bout
Jacobo's Apito After Big MMA Win In Boston On May 24, 2025, at Cage Titans 71 in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Jacobo “Kunga” Apito—one of...
May 281 min read


Women in Jiu-Jitsu: Community Beyond the Mat
By Caitlin Molloy Women's Jiu Jitsu A cardinal rule when stepping onto the mats at Back to Basics is to take your shoes off. No...
Mar 105 min read


Our 2024 Jiu Jitsu, MMA, and Muay Thai Wrapped
2024 was a big year for growth We had 19 combined fights in both Muay Thai and MMA. As a team we competed in roughly 16 Brazilian Jiu...
Jan 62 min read


Self Defense At Any Age
And my new favorite workout, Jiu Jitsu in Boston My father had tremendous discipline to exercise and keep fit. From a young age I...
Jul 23, 20212 min read


Some Commonly Asked Questions About Training at Our Jiu Jitsu School in Boston's Back Bay
Question 1: What on earth do I wear to Jiu Jitsu? Great question, and the answer depends on the type of Jiu Jitsu training you're doing....
Feb 21, 20213 min read


My Journey Into Jiu Jitsu
I started my martial arts journey learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Boston when I was 25. I won’t lie, it was very intimidating. Just the...
Sep 29, 20202 min read
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