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Posted on November 20, 2015

5 Things to Drill in Bjj

It is no secret that many of the top competitors are strong believers in drilling techniques in bjj. One multiple time World BJJ Champion said that he believed 60% of …

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Posted on October 18, 2015

Your BJJ Comfort Zone: Your Philosophy of Struggles in BJJ and Life

I enjoy listening to and reading interviews with the great bjj competitors. Beyond technique, the advice and philosophy of the greats can influence your own bjj journey and help you …

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Posted on September 25, 2014

Tournaments to Look Out for This Fall

Getting psyched up in your training? Here is a list of tournaments to look out for. Why get into the buzz with tournaments? The answer is quite simple, it is …

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Posted on August 25, 2014

Do I Still Need To Build Muscles?

Ok. So there are a lot of heated debates about building muscle mass vs. building muscle by only relying on BJJ. Interestingly enough, there are also those who say that …

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Posted on August 12, 2014

Tournament Mistakes That You Can Avoid

A tournament is a culminating activity where BJJ artists get to test their strengths against other competitors. The excitement built up can be unnerving. After all, there is no way …

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Posted on June 19, 2014

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 …

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Posted on February 21, 2014

GB News: Rituals before the fight Everyone has one

The open championships season is upon us and a common sight amongst all the competitors are the many ways they battle anxiety and prepare for stepping on the mats. These …

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