Interesting articles about BJJ
Scouring the internet for the most interesting articles about BJJ, I stumbled upon the idea of self-confidence. Almost every sport is supported by the mysterious mind. We have talked about …
How Doing Good Yesterday Can Ruin Your BJJ
Yes. The topic says it all. But before you go on emailing my editor, listen to what I have to say. I will talk about mediocrity, and how rewarding ourselves …
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10 Great Books for the Jiu-jitsu Reader
1) Mastering Jujitsu – by Renzo Gracie , John Danaher , Jr. Carlos Gracie “From the origins of the art to personal techniques, you will experience the impact the Gracies …
The ABC’s of Jiu-Jitsu
Jiu-Jitsu can be overwhelming to a newcomer. There is so much to know and be mindful of when training. Hopefully simplifying things to the ABC’s can help newcomers. “A” is …
Self-Audit in BJJ
Feeling a bit under the weather when it comes to your BJJ? Having a difficult time getting out of a training rut because you feel that you are not getting …
Is Your Jiu-jitsu Efficient? You need Seiryoku Zenyo!
I was delighted with the positive response to last week’s article Got “Jiu”? What is the “Jiu” in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu? In fact some students of bjj told me that for the …
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Consistent Sparring Partners: Pros and Cons
There is always that one person in the gym that you feel comfortable rolling with. It’s uncanny. You seem to know how far he can take his BJJ, and how …
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What is to be "GB" for you?
In 1986 – the year Gracie Barra was founded – the jiu-jitsu team was being born that would revolutionize the gentle art scene around the world. We started climbing step …
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Movies
Traditionally movies contained fight sequences showcasing flashy punching and kicking. Though striking remains the most dominate style of fighting portrayed in movies, Jiu-Jitsu still finds its way on the big …
Sweep Me Off My Feet
There are important moves in BJJ that most beginners may overlook or fail to see the value of. But the importance of the sweep is at times one of the …