HYPERFLY BLOG
Woven for Battle: How Cotton Became the Armor of Choice in Jiu Jitsu
Long before the modern Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gi took over the mats, the ancestral martial arts uniform was forged for battlefield survival. If you were a samurai in feudal Japan preparing...
The History Behind Mexican Independence Day
Every year on September 16th, Mexico erupts in celebration, green, white, and red flags everywhere, fireworks lighting up the sky, and millions of voices shouting "¡Viva México!" But the holiday...
Luke Griffith Dethrones Kaynan Duarte to Claim ADCC Gold
Grappling doesn't usually hand out storylines this clean, but ADCC Worlds 2026 did exactly that on September 13, when Luke Griffith submitted Kaynan Duarte in the -99kg final to become...
The Hyperfly x AriZona Collab: A 99-Cent Story on the Mats
Some brands just belong on a Gi. The big can, the sun-drenched color, the desert-mountain logo that looks like it wandered out of a 90s skate video: AriZona Iced Tea...
Co-Evolution on the Mats: Why Your Uke Matters More Than You Think
In evolutionary biology, there is a phenomenon known as co-evolution, where two distinct species exert selective pressure on one another, literally forcing each other to adapt and grow over time. On...
Too Old to Start Jiu-Jitsu? Science Says Otherwise
It’s never too late to start jiu-jitsu. However, some of us start when we are wise enough to survive it. The media is fascinated by stories of specialization, focused training,...
Why Jiu Jitsu Is Booming in 2026 (And It's Only Getting Started)
Walk into almost any BJJ academy right now, and you'll notice something that wouldn't have been true a decade ago: the mats are full of people who don't fit the...
Two Weeks to Kraków: Getting Ready for ADCC 2026
In just two weeks, the biggest event on the No Gi calendar touches down somewhere it's never been before. On September 12–13, the ADCC World Championship takes over Tauron Arena...
No Gi Grappling Gear Checklist for Beginners
Starting no gi jiu jitsu comes with a different gear list than gi training, and it trips up a lot of new grapplers. There's no kimono to hide behind, so...
More Than a Game: What the 2026 World Cup Is Really Teaching Us
Somewhere in Georgia, a German fan named Freddy walked into a Waffle House at one in the morning, ordered hash browns instead of waffles, and declared it a 10 out...
What to Expect at an IBJJF Tournament
Competing in your first IBJJF tournament is one of the most exciting and nerve-wracking things you can do as a BJJ practitioner. The atmosphere is unlike anything you experience in...
How to Get Better at BJJ Faster
Most people who train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu improve slowly not because they lack talent, but because they train without intention. They show up, roll, go home, and repeat. Progress happens, but...
