Republic Insights

Training Into the New Year: Why Consistency Still Wins in 2026
Training Into the New Year: Why Consistency Still Wins in 2026
As the new year begins, many athletes look to motivation for change. Real progress, however, is built through consistency, discipline, and showing up when it’s quiet. Here’s why consistency still... Read more...
Reflecting on Your Training Year: Setting Yourself Up for 2026
Reflecting on Your Training Year: Setting Yourself Up for 2026
As 2025 ends, take time to reflect on your training year—what worked, what didn't, and how to build smarter systems for 2026. Real progress comes from consistency, not resolutions. Read more...
Pre-Training Rituals: What the Best Grapplers Do Before They Step on the Mat
Pre-Training Rituals: What the Best Grapplers Do Before They Step on the Mat
The best grapplers don't just show up—they prepare. From hydration to mental warm-ups, here's what top practitioners do before stepping on the mat. Read more...
Hydration & Performance: Why Most Athletes Get It Wrong
Hydration & Performance: Why Most Athletes Get It Wrong
Most athletes think they’ve got hydration handled—bottle in hand, sipping when thirsty, job done. Unfortunately, that’s not enough. You may not notice it, but your body’s performance begins to suffer... Read more...
Drilling vs Rolling: Finding the Right Balance in Your Training
Drilling vs Rolling: Finding the Right Balance in Your Training
Every grappler struggles with the same question: how much time should you spend drilling versus live rolling? Here's how to find the right balance for your experience level and training... Read more...
Renshuu Republic YouTube channel launch announcement with martial arts branding
Behind the Republic: We're Now on YouTube
We're excited to announce the launch of the Renshuu Republic YouTube channel. Join us for training tips, product demos, supplement guides, and behind-the-scenes content designed to elevate your martial arts... Read more...
The Essential Role of Supplementation in Your Training Journey
The Essential Role of Supplementation in Your Training Journey
Discover why strategic supplementation is crucial for maximizing your training results. Learn about the essential supplements every athlete needs and explore our new line of premium pre-workout, BCAAs, creatine, and... Read more...
Why Rest Days Are Part of the Practice
Why Rest Days Are Part of the Practice
Rest isn't the opposite of practice—it's part of it. Here's why strategic recovery makes you a better practitioner and how to approach rest days with intention. Read more...
Training Through Setbacks: What Injuries and Plateaus Teach Us
Training Through Setbacks: What Injuries and Plateaus Teach Us
Every injury, plateau, and obstacle in training is a teacher. Learn how to maintain momentum and mental strength when facing setbacks, and discover why these challenges are essential to real... Read more...
Athletic man practicing meditation and focus training in a gym setting
When Training Hard Isn't Enough: The Mental Game Nobody Talks About
Discover why physical training alone isn't enough to reach your goals. Learn about the crucial mental strategies that separate successful athletes from those who plateau, and how to develop the... Read more...
Stone torii gate and fox statue on forest shrine steps in Japan with autumn foliage
Building Consistency: The Foundation of Real Progress
What separates those who achieve lasting progress from those who don't? It's not the big moments or dramatic breakthroughs—it's the quiet, daily commitment to showing up. Discover why consistency beats... Read more...
5 Signs Your Training Gear Isn't Built for Real Renshuu
5 Signs Your Training Gear Isn't Built for Real Renshuu
Is your training gear holding you back? Learn the 5 warning signs that your apparel isn't built for serious practice and discover what real renshuu gear should deliver. Read more...