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Jiu-jitsu and grappling in Georgia, explained by people who train and coach. Practical technique, local competitions, and straight answers to the questions we hear most often in the gym.

Guides · for beginners

Jiu-jitsu belts: how long each one takes, and why people quit at blue

How long it really takes to reach blue belt, what we look for before awarding a stripe, how the kids' belt system works, and why so many adults stop after their first promotion.

All levels 5 min · jiujitsu.ge editors

Guides

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A coach helping children stretch on the mat Guides · for parents

Jiu-jitsu for kids: what age can a child start, and what happens at the first class?

Beginner
A chidaoba bout, Georgian traditional wrestling Guides · for parents

Jiu-jitsu, judo, chidaoba or sambo: what's the difference, and which is right for your child?

Beginner
Two people in white gis training on a mat Guides · for beginners

What jiu-jitsu costs: membership, gi and entry fees

Beginner

Techniques

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A woman in a white gi finishing an armbar on a man in a black gi Techniques · closed guard

Armbar from guard: the steps and the common mistakes

Beginner
A grappler on his back attacking a kimura from closed guard with a figure-four grip Techniques · closed guard

Kimura: the steps, the common mistakes and the defence

Beginner
A rear naked choke applied from behind, one arm under the chin and the other hand behind the head Techniques · back control

Rear naked choke: finishing from the back

Beginner
A competitor on his back locking a triangle choke around his opponent's head and arm Techniques · closed guard

Triangle choke: how to finish it, and why yours keeps coming loose

Intermediate

Fighters

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Ilia Topuria at the weigh-in, arms raised Profile

Ilia Topuria: from wrestling to two belts, and the grappling behind his boxing

UFCLightweight · #1 contender
17–1Record

Checked: 14 October 2026

Merab Dvalishvili in training gear, from his Instagram Profile

Merab Dvalishvili: who he is, how he fights, and what his pace means on the mat

UFCBantamweight · #1 contender
21–5Record
UFC 333 · 24 Oct · vs Petr YanNext fight

Checked: 14 October 2026

Aleksandre Topuria in profile after training Profile

Aleksandre Topuria: the older brother, his own career and a shared grappling base

UFCBantamweight
7–1Record
UFC Doha · 21 Nov · vs LunaNext fight

Checked: 14 October 2026