About BJJ Problems

BJJ Problems is a home for the funny, frustrating and intensely familiar side of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We share BJJ news, techniques, stories and original apparel made for people who understand the inside jokes.

How BJJ Problems started

After hard training sessions, we would lie on the mat complaining about sore fingers, battered ears and all the other problems that come with Jiu-Jitsu. Those conversations became a place to share the jokes only grapplers understand. BJJ Problems was born in 2012.

It began with simple Facebook posts and grew into original memes, edited images, articles and merchandise for the wider BJJ community.

About Bret

I'm Bret Gold, the founder of BJJ Problems. I started training in 2006 and earned my black belt under Professor Rob Handley at Absolute MMA in Salt Lake City, Utah.

I use that experience, along with a love of design and detail, to create BJJ merchandise for people who plan vacations around training, work through injuries, compete, and build lifelong friendships on the mat.

Get in touch

Questions, ideas or comments are welcome. Email bret@bjjproblems.com or follow BJJ Problems on Facebook and Instagram.