Best BJJ Sandals and Slides 2026: 6 Mat-Side Picks for Jiu-Jitsu
The best BJJ sandals and slides for mat-side hygiene, locker rooms, tournaments, and post-training recovery—including practical budget and premium picks.
Training Gear
Best Water Bottle for BJJ Training 2026: What I Actually Use on the Mat
There’s no such thing as a BJJ-specific water bottle. This guide covers four bottles we’d actually use at the mat — including the one used while training — with honest notes on what makes each one work in a gym environment.
Best BJJ Grappling Dummy 2026: 4 Options for Solo Drilling at Home
Solo drilling is one of the most underutilized training tools in BJJ. Most practitioners only get reps on a live
Best BJJ Instructionals for Beginners 2026: Complete Buying Guide
The right instructional can accelerate your learning faster than mat time alone. We rounded up the best BJJ instructionals for beginners — focused on building a real foundation in fundamentals, escapes, and guard work.
Best BJJ Mats for Home Training 2026: 5 Top Options for Every Budget
Want to drill at home? We compared the best BJJ mats for home training based on thickness, density, and surface grip — covering everything from puzzle mats to roll-out options that can handle takedowns and guard work.
Best BJJ Gi Bag 2026: 4 Top Picks for Every Training Style
A dedicated gi bag keeps your gear contained and your car smelling normal. We compared the best BJJ gi bags based on ventilation, size, durability, and whether they actually prevent your gear from turning into a biohazard between washes.