Entering BJJ New Gear's Big Giveaway Contest

The purpose of this blog post is to provide all of the instructions that you will need to enter and maximize your chances of winning something in the 200 +/- item giveaway in BJJ New Gear that is being held from late-March through April of 2015 in both our Facebook Group and on our Instagram page.

Do you need to do ALL of these? Yes. But it will just take a couple of minutes ONE TIME, and that's it.

So here we go.....

1. Visit the BJJ New Gear Facebook PAGE. "Like" it and select "Get Notifications".

https://www.facebook.com/BJJNewGear

Then while you are on the Page find the post that announces the upcoming giveaways, it's pinned to the top of the page (look for the below image). Once you find it click "share." Make sure your settings are set to "public" and then click "share photo" and post it to your timeline.

2. Visit the BJJ New Gear Facebook GROUP and join. 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/BJJNewAndUpcomingGear/

3. Visit the BJJ New Gear Sales Facebook PAGE and "Like" it and select "Get Notifications". 

https://www.facebook.com/bjjnewgearsales

4. Visit the BJJ New Gear CONTESTS Facebook group, and join.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/BJJNewGearContests/

5. Visit our sister group: All Things BJJ on Facebook and join.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/AllThingsBJJ/

6. On Instagram, find and follow BJJ New Gear

http://instagram.com/bjjnewgear

@bjjnewgear

Then before moving on, near the top of the feed on our Instagram locate the post that has the below image (the same image as you should have already found on Facebook in step #1 above), and "repost" it on your Instagram page, and in doing so tag @bjjnewgear please.

7. On Instagram, find and follow BJJ New Gear Contests

http://instagram.com/bjjnewgearcontests

@bjjnewgearcontests

8. And FINALLY....... 

Now, once you have spent a few minutes doing the above ^^^, all you need to do is pay attention to the individual product posts (some 50 of them) in the BJJ New Gear group on Facebook and/or on our Instagram page. In each post it will provide links to the donor company's website, Facebook page and Instragram account (if they have one, most do).

In each case:

• Visit the donor company's website and subscribe to their newsletter or get on their mailing list (if they have that feature/option).

• Visit their Facebook page and "like" it.

• Visit their Instagram and "follow" them.

• Come back to the post and enter your desired size or other information requested.

That's it. Simple.

Good luck and happy clicking..............

Oh, and only one entry per person, per item on Facebook and again on Instagram. So you can enter TWICE per item if you enter on BOTH Facebook and Instagram. Duplicate entries will be deleted or may get you disqualified. Please play fair.

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Jiu Jitsu Print Magazines

I've looked, and looked, and asked people, and looked some more and I can only find five (5) published jiu jitsu magazines. At some point I'll give you my detailed thoughts on each of them (I subscribe to all 5), but for now, I am just intending to make a list, provide some real basics and make it easy for you to find them (and purchase them) online if you wish.

And please note, prices and options change. And I'm not able to keep up with all of the subscription options to each of these magazines. So what I've quoted below are those prices that I've either paid or noticed have changed if I visited their website and so became inclined to update this post. As such, please don't hold me to the prices that I've quoted herein. It's just a guide.

GracieMag

Website: http://www.graciemag.com/

They usually have a deal where when you subscribe for two (2) years (20-issues) you get a free kimono or other item(s). For a while it was a Storm kimono. When I got it they had changed to Vulkan, and after that it was a choice of Hayabusa or Koral.

So for $160 you could get 20 issues of GracieMag AND a kimono. Not bad if you ask me.

Now, they change this deal from time to time, so I have no idea what it is right now, or what it'll be next week. So please check it out for yourself.

The direct link to subscribe is:  http://graciemagshop.com/product-category/subscriptions/

JITS.

Website: http://jitsmagazine.com/

The first thing that I noticed about JITS. is that it is a physically smaller magazine. Not that that matters, but it is 2/3rds the size of a traditional magazine.

JITS. is printed quartly, so for a one year subscription you get four (4) issues. That is $36. However, you also get access to ALL of the past issues (and current ones of course) digitally. A nice bonus.

To subscribe: http://jitsshop.com/products/jits-magazine-1-year-subscription

Jiu-Jitsu Magazine

Website: http://jiujitsumag.com/

This publication offers either digital only or both print and digital subscriptions. And you can pick a 6 month, 1-year or 2-year subscription. So there are a few choices to consider.

With a 2 year subscription you get a free tee shirt.

You can also order single back issues for $8 each.

The rates change from time to time and there are NUMEROUS options available. To check out what those options are and to subscribe:

https://checkout.subscriptiongenius.com/jiujitsumag.com/?

(Note, this is my 2nd favorite of the group).

Jiu Jitsu Style

Website: http://bjjstyle.com/

Printed in the U.K., they have a variety of subscription options. The price depends upon where you are located in proximity to the U.K. As you would expect, the cost of postage is a factor.

For "the rest of the world" the cost is £39.00 for an annual subscription that includes 6 issues published bimonthly and includes postage and packing. For an additional £9.00 you can choose from any of three different shirts.

To subscribe: http://shop.bjjstyle.com/ and look for the drop-down menu under "Subscriptions" where you can select either: UK, Europe, Rest of the World, or Digital.

(Note, his is my favorite jiu jitsu magazine. It's really well put together).

Jiu Jitsu NERD

This is a new player in the Jiu Jitsu publication marketplace. But be aware, it is only in Japanese.

Website: http://jiujitsunerd.wordpress.com/

Apparently this was an on-line only magazine since early 2012, but has added a print option as of sometime in 2013. Individual issues (except the 1st one which is sold out) are available on BudoVideos for $5 to $6 per issue. They are currently on issue #4 as of this writing (Nov. 2014).

To purchase one or more of the back issues: http://www.budovideos.com/search?q=jiu+jitsu+nerd+magazine&search-button=


That is it. That is all I could find. If you know of others, comment below and I will add them. Thanks.

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