Bluebelt – Advice on Developing your Guard
If the focus of the 1st year of training for any new student of Brazilian jiu-jitsu (see related articleThe Evolution of Skill – From Fundamentals to Advanced) is to learn …
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4 Benefits of Jiu-Jitsu for Students
This is one of the most dreaded times of the year for many students. Summer break is over which means students will be heading back to school. For most students, …
Do I Still Need To Build Muscles?
Ok. So there are a lot of heated debates about building muscle mass vs. building muscle by only relying on BJJ. Interestingly enough, there are also those who say that …
Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: Discouraged from training? Do not give up on yourself
Variations during the journey towards the realization of a dream are as common as the sunrise and sunset of every day. The steps taken are like the years that are …
The “Art” of Jiu-Jitsu: Artist, Photographers, Filmmakers, and Dreamers
Many artists, photographers, and filmmakers have been able to express their passion for Jiu-Jitsu in their art. Here are a couple of artists that I feel have done a great …
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Stumble upon the wisdom of resetting
Bjj is a team sport and an individual one at the same time, where you need the help of other people to succeed. And by all means, it is an …
The Evolution of Skill – From Fundamentals to Advanced
Sitting at the edge of the mat while watching students roll, I had a conversation with a newer student of bjj who was already a black belt in a traditional …
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Benefits of Jiu-Jitsu for Working Professionals
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu draws people from many different occupations. People take time off their busy work schedules to train a couple days a week (sometimes more) and train for an hour …
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The Reality of a Street Fight
Have you ever witnessed someone who couldn’t swim be thrown into the water? They generally thrash around, gasping for air, kicking wildly, and at times panicking. It can be terrifying. …
7 Must See Jiu-Jitsu-MMA Documentaries
1) Gracie Barra DocumentaryGracie Barra Documentary www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLI1ygZHOIQ BLOG CLICK HEREA great look at the jiu-jitsu lifestyle filmed at the original Gracie Barra in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Follow Marcio Feitosa around in …