Learning the BJJ the Hard Way
Scenario at Point Being an spectator at BJJ matches can be frustrating at times, right? You say these things: “I can’t believe he didn’t get to pass that guard!” and the …
Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: The victory of a training fellow is your victory as well
When we start our journey in the world of the gentle art, we learn not only the fighting techniques, but also how to grow as a team. That feeling that unites …
5 Great Methods of Physical Conditioning for BJJ
In one of my previous articles on GB Blog, the #3 tip was to do some sort of physical conditioning to maximize your progress in bjj. Let’s expand on that …
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Position Before Submission
3 Ways this advice can help your submission game. This is one of the pieces of jiu-jitsu wisdom that is communicated to new students at the bjj academy early in …
Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: Work your subjective jiu-jitsu
Anything can happen on the mat. What we experience on it not only gives us the lessons of BJJ techniques, but also great learnings we take out into our lives. Jiu-jitsu does have the power …
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Just Do it!
The Power of Doing So Nike has had the tagline for the past 3 decades. It has proven to be very effective. Those 3 powerful words sum up one of …
What Our Self-Image Can Do To Our BJJ
Thinking about Quitting BJJ? Before you do? Read on! What is Your Self-Image? Remember the time when you were just a little boy who enjoyed make-believe games? Where you wrapped …
Talent Doesn't Always Win the Game
While not everyone is lucky enough to win the genetics lottery – bestowed with awesome physique, height, strength, an overly active / reactive senses / or mutant powers (Ok, scratch that. Mutant powers …
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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4 Things To Avoid in BJJ
As a full time bjj instructor I see many different personality types on the mats every week. There are some negative habits that I have seen many students exhibit and it …