The Jiu-Jitsu Lifestyle in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Several years ago I stumbled across a Gracie Barra documentary on the internet that featured GB head instructor Marcio Feitosa while he was the head instructor at the original Gracie …
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BJJ Lifestyle: Spar and Learn
Sparring is going against a teammate in a fight, where enough rules are set to avoid injuries. Often sparring is a good way to gauge someone’s skills, especially in BJJ. Now …
Social Media and the Evolution of Jiu-Jitsu
The popularity of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has grown substantially in the past couple of decades. Factors such as the rise of Mixed Martial Arts can explain how the world was exposed …
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BJJ Lifestyle: Pain is Normal
So why are we doing BJJ again? Seriously. This question always comes into mind whenever my body is sore and my legs starting to hurt, or when I get a …
BJJ Lifestyle: Setting your Defining Moment
How do you want to be remembered in your legacy as a BJJ artist? Stop for a while and think about how you think you will be defined. Would you …
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The 5 Expressions of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Have you ever thought about how Brazilian jiu-jitsu has many different facets depending on the situation in which one uses the art? The techniques and principles may be the same, but …
The 7 People You Meet Training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Anyone who has trained in martial arts long enough will be exposed to a wide range of people and personalities. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is no exception and can arguably have the …
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7 Habit of Highly Effective Jiu-Jitsu
I am a big fan of Steven Covey. He has shaped the world of personal development for decades. His book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, has swept the world …
The Tougher Body
There are hundreds of diets out there. There are diet regimens that require you to crash your weight. Others simply change the entire diet… their bodies’ diet. So far, only …
GB Interview: Braulio Estima Makes the IBJJ Hall of Fame
He is known as the beast of BJJ. From creative submissions, to undoubted wins over tough opponents, Prof. Braulio Estima has made it to the top echelon of the BJJ …
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