ADCC: The GB Tradition in Competitions
One of the world’s most famous grappling championships, the ADCC (Abu Dhabi Combat Championship) was the scene for brilliant performances of our athletes. With so many defenders of the GB …
THE BJJ FIGHTERS' REALITY IN BRAZIL
Not so long ago, many people would see jiu-jitsu as an elitist and predominantly male sport. The most important events were – in general – held on Brazilian soil, with …
A Tale of a Self-Confessed Bad BJJ Athlete
The word “bad” may come in a bit too strong if we are talking about the awesome world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, but the goal of this article is to expound …
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Eating Well is Jiu-Jitsu: Wake UP! 10 Benefits of coffee for our health
Coffee consumption has numerous health benefits and, when taken in moderate amounts, it can help to achieve a healthy mind, body and soul. WHAT? Healthy mind, body and soul? It …
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Motivational Tools Every Athlete Should Have
Motivation here. Motivation there! Everywhere, you see motivational quotes, posters, quips and what-have-yous. There is only so much that motivational material can do to our lives unless we really take action. Motivation and …
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Question Authority: Why you need to ask your instructors questions about your bjj.
At nearly every bjj seminar I attend, the instructor (often a famous bjj competitor passing through my city) allocates some time at the end of the seminar for any and …
The Magic of Visualization
Have you ever heard of The Secret? No. We are not going to talk about how the law of attraction will work on your BJJ. Or how the universe will …
Sponsorship Part 2
Finding the right sponsor is a tough one. But there are processes. Now, let’s dig deep into some good ideas of how to land that awesome sponsorship! Word of warning, …
A Basic How-To Guide for Brand Name Sponsorship PART 1
Taking your passion to the next level is a noble thing to do. And it’s quite fascinating (and envy-some) to find athletes being able to live off of doing the …
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Eating Well is Jiu-Jitsu: Pre-World Championship breakfast with Fábio "Gigantinho".
Going to a lower weight category is not easy, as many athletes have already experienced. Keep training hard but eating less? It demands discipline – lots of discipline – and …