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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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