The NEWAZA Journal.

Updates, stories, and insights from the team building NEWAZA Network.

Training & Recovery May 2026

Training Through Injury vs. Resting: How to Make the Call

When to push, when to stop, and why that decision looks completely different at 30 than it does at 50. A practical guide to reading your body honestly — and getting proper medical advice that actually helps you train around the problem.

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Platform Guide April 2026

How to Get the Most Out of the Services Module

For coaches, photographers, nutritionists, and every kind of BJJ professional — how to build a listing that actually gets you hired.

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Travelling Grappler March 2026

The Travelling Grappler's Guide to Guest Training

Real stories from both sides of the mat — what works, what doesn't, and why it matters.

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Grapplers May 2026

When You're the Only One at Your Level

You've outgrown your regular partners. Here's how to keep progressing when there's nobody left to push you at your home gym.

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Gym Owners March 2026

Gym Owner's Guide to NEWAZA Network

Everything gym owners need to know about listing, renting, and growing on the platform.

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Community April 2026

Why We Built This: The Founder's Story

From Bangkok to Perth to Tokyo — one insight that changed everything about how we saw the community.

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Community April 2026

The Drilling Partner Problem: Why It's So Hard — and How to Fix It

Finding a drilling partner is one of the most common frustrations in BJJ. Here's how to actually fix it.

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More Stories On the Way.

Platform guides, community deep-dives, gear advice, and business insights — all in progress.

Platform How-To

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How to Find a Drilling Partner Near You on NEWAZA Network

Step-by-step walkthrough of the Services Marketplace for finding and posting drilling partner listings.

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How to List Your Mat Space for Rent

Practical guide for gym owners on the Rentals module — pricing, what to include, how to attract the right tenants.

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Buying and Selling Used BJJ Gear on NEWAZA Classifieds

What to look for, how to price used gear, and how to post a listing that sells.

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Getting the Most Out of NEWAZA Member Deals

Walkthrough of the Deals module for both members and businesses offering discounts.

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How to Set Up Your NEWAZA Profile as a BJJ Business

Guide for patch makers, coaches, physios, and service providers building a compelling profile.

Training & Community

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How to Be a Good Guest at an Open Mat

Etiquette guide for visiting grapplers — what to bring, how to introduce yourself, how hard to go.

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Where to Find Open Mats When You're Travelling

Practical guide to locating training when away from home. Part of the Travelling Grappler series.

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What to Do When You're the Only One at Your Level

For grapplers in small gyms or remote areas who've outgrown their regular partners.

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How to Vet a Gym Before You Join

Red flags, green flags, trial class tips, and questions to ask before committing.

Health, Recovery & Performance

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Recovery Nutrition for BJJ

What to eat after hard training — protein timing, anti-inflammatory foods, hydration.

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Weight Management for BJJ Competitors

The difference between cutting weight and losing weight, and safe practices for competition prep.

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Strength and Conditioning for Grapplers Who Don't Have Time

Low-overhead S&C strategies for hobbyists training 2–3x per week.

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Sleep, Stress, and the Mat

How life stress affects performance and injury risk, and how to manage training load accordingly.

Gear, Hygiene & Equipment

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The Complete Guide to Washing Your BJJ Gear

Gi care, rashguards, belts, bags — washing temperatures, drying, odour removal, and the myths.

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Gi vs. No-Gi: What Gear Do You Actually Need Starting Out?

Practical buying guide for beginners — what's essential, what can wait, how to avoid overspending.

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How to Make Your BJJ Gear Last Longer

Maintenance tips, storage habits, what destroys gear fast, and when to replace it.

Gym Owners & Business

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Why BJJ Gym Owners Are Spending Too Much Time on Admin

Payment chasing, DM chaos, scheduling friction — and how to think about solving it.

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Growing Your BJJ Business Beyond the Mats

How patches, photography, nutrition, and physio businesses can tap into an existing loyal audience.