Safety in Sparring
Let’s start this article with a simple update from yours truly: I am injured. I busted my knee during a sparring session. It was by someone I may have mistaken …
My Opponent is Too Strong!" – How To Deal with Stronger Opponents
The water doesn’t stop when it hits the rock. It simply redirects and moves around the obstacle. A student approached me at the end of the rolling and asked me …
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Train in the Gi or No-gi?
Train in the Gi or No-gi? Traditional bjj is taught in the gi and has since branched off into no-gi submission wrestling, bjj for mixed martial arts and training in …
Leg Locks – 3 Important Points
One of the somewhat controversial debates in the bjj world is the subject of leg locks in training. In many bjj academies, lesser attention is given to leg locks than …
Reasons that anyone can still catch up with BJJ
I was having coffee with a buddy of mine that I have been trying to get into BJJ for quite a long time now. It seems that he needs BJJ. …
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Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: The importance of training instructors
With jiu-jitsu being spread around the world, the mats have gained ground and the gentle art, even more fans. Thousands of students, championships and new graduations are held constantly. How …
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Off the Gym: Competition Blues
How much pride do you have in your game? How much trust have you put into your training for you to make it to the big leagues? Are you ready to …
Healthier Eating – Special Diet Required
One of the most popular questions that budding bjj artists ask is if there is a special diet that will work best for athletes. And if there are, then what …
Victories of the weekend: GB PAN KIDS 2015
♫ Uh é Gracie Barra Aha Uhu… Uh é Gracie Barra Aha Uhu…! ♫♫ Uh é Gracie Barra Aha Uhu… Uh é Gracie Barra Aha Uhu…! ♫♫ Uh é Gracie …
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The Inspiration You Get From a New Stripe or Belt
It is a cliche of martial arts that many practitioners say “I don’t care about belts!”. Their point is valid: your training should primarily be about having fun and acquiring skills. …
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