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Posted on January 18, 2017January 10, 2018

3 Benefits to Training BJJ – Outside of the Dojo

We are all aware of the positive physical health benefits that come from training bjj. TV host, chef and author Anthony Bourdain (now a 4 stripe white belt in bjj) …

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Posted on January 27, 2015January 10, 2018

BJJ for the Un-"Ideal"

Tailor your game to your body.  You cannot wear clothes that don’t fit. =) If you are struggling with your own growth and find yourself wishing that you got them legs as long as a …

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Posted on December 5, 2014January 10, 2018

5 Tips for BJJ Over 35

Master Carlos Gracie Jr. is an example to all over 35 practitioners of bjj on how to live the jiu-jitsu lifestyle. Nearing 60 years of age, “Carlinhos” as his friends call …

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Posted on November 8, 2014January 10, 2018

My Guard Doesn't Work!

The BJJ guard is as essential in learning Jiu-Jitsu as breathing is to a human being. You need to master it. It has to be automatic! It has to be …

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Posted on September 15, 2014

3 Ways Training Bjj Makes You Happier

The physical fitness benefits to the jiu-jitsu lifestyle include weight loss, increased flexibility, strength and endurance.Less obvious but very important are the mental benefits. This writer is not a psychologist, …

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Posted on September 8, 2014

BJJ Training Tools?

“Really? Training tools?” As I can hear the silent screams of those who are reading this. And yes. There are training tools, items and what-have-yous that will bring a big …

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Posted on August 27, 2014

5 Unconventional Guards that People Love or Hate!

Jiu-Jitsu practitioners are always adding new techniques to their arsenal.  Sometimes they even create their own techniques.  The guard is arguably the most important part of BJJ.  Closed, and open …

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Posted on August 26, 2014

4 Benefits of Jiu-Jitsu for Students

This is one of the most dreaded times of the year for many students.  Summer break is over which means students will be heading back to school.  For most students, …

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Posted on August 19, 2014January 10, 2018

Benefits of Jiu-Jitsu for Working Professionals

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu draws people from many different occupations.  People take time off their busy work schedules to train a couple days a week (sometimes more) and train for an hour …

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Posted on August 14, 2014

Things to do While Injured

Things to do While Injured Safety is important at any Jiu-Jitsu academy.  Training safely ensures students will get the most out of their Jiu-Jitsu experience.  Injuries however do happen and …

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