How to go full-time in Brazilian jiu jitsu, profitably (Part 2)
Many people think you cannot pursue a full-time career in jiu jitsu without being broke. That’s not true, but there are currently key misunderstandings about how to make more money in jiu jitsu. Here’s three paths that can lead to six figure USD incomes when done well.
In January 2022, I ran a Jiu Jitsu Compensation Survey, asking people who derive income from Brazilian jiu jitsu to self-report how much they earn. Respondents ranged from jiu jitsu gym owners to blue belt coaches to world class black belt competitors.
The takeaways are split up into two posts for ease of reading. This post is Part 2, which covers:
Path 3: Owning a Jiu Jitsu School
Path 4: Having a Career, As Well as Jiu Jitsu
Other Ways to Make Money (Sponsors, Advertising, Investing)
Jiu Jitsu People Most In Need Of Support
Small Things That the Jiu Jitsu Industry Can Do Differently
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You can also read Part 1, which covers:
