If I Gave You a Purple Belt, I Believe You’ll Make It to Black Belt
August 30, 2026
Travis Lutter | Category: MainAfter enough years on the mat you start to see who is going to stay and who is going to fade out. Technique matters. Time on the mat matters.
Aug 07What a Brown Belt Has to Do to Earn a Black Belt
August 7, 2026
Travis Lutter | Category: MainThe people I promote to Black Belt are the ones I trust to walk into any gym and represent this rank the right way.
Jul 26IBJJF Belt Promotion Standards
July 26, 2026
Travis Lutter | Category: MainThat is the part most people mix up. The current document is the IBJJF General System of Graduation. Two lines in that document do most of the work.
May 14How one of my Black Belts won his first competition match.
May 14, 2026
Travis Lutter | Category: MainHe won his first IBJJF match and placed 3rd in his division.
Apr 29Coaching the Pro MMA Fighters at Team Lutter
April 29, 2026
Travis Lutter | Category: MainMindset matters most. MMA is a lifestyle. I tell every pro the same thing I told myself: hard choices make for an easy life.
Apr 17Why my Jiu-Jitsu Gym Feels Different: My Unconventional Path from UFC to Building a Welcoming Team in Fort Worth
April 17, 2026
Travis Lutter | Category: MainIf you’re in Fort Worth, Arlington, or anywhere in Tarrant County and you’ve been thinking about trying Jiu-Jitsu
Apr 15My Top 3 Mistakes I See Beginners Make on the Mats (And How to Avoid Them)
April 15, 2026
Travis Lutter | Category: MainIf you’re thinking about starting jiu-jitsu (or coming back after some time away), don’t let these beginner mistakes hold you back.
Apr 12Life After the Coral Belt: Still Training Hard at 50+ and Aiming for Competition in 2026
April 12, 2026
Travis Lutter | Category: MainLife After the Coral Belt: Still Training Hard at 50+ and Aiming for Competition in 2026
Apr 04From UFC Fighter to Coral Belt: My Journey Receiving 7th Degree Black Belt from Carlos Machado
April 4, 2026
Travis Lutter | Category: MainJiu-Jitsu has given me a lot over the years — discipline, tough lessons, good friends, and a way to help others change their lives for the better.
Mar 27Martial Arts Training for Absolute Beginners: What to Expect at Your First Class at Team Lutter BJJ in Fort Worth
March 27, 2026
Travis Lutter | Category: MainWe prioritize safety. You control how hard you go, and we emphasize tapping early. Injuries are rare when you train smart.