Things to Look Out for When Signing up for Any Martial Arts School
The McDojo phenomenon has been plaguing the world of Martial Arts for quite some time now. Be warned. The phenomenon is very true. Let us first define what makes a …
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Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: Concentration. May it mean everything in a competition?
How frequently do we feel weak in front of a new challenge? Often, even after years of training, we can even feel discouraged if we do not achieve that so-desired title in …
Eating well is Jiu-Jitsu: Food x Anxiety – 3 steps to self-control
It is clinically proven that a large number of people use food to “treat” their anxiety. The vast majority tend to unconsciously attack the refrigerator, often for sweets and carbohydrates …
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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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Bluebelt – Advice on Developing your Guard
If the focus of the 1st year of training for any new student of Brazilian jiu-jitsu (see related articleThe Evolution of Skill – From Fundamentals to Advanced) is to learn …
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The Evolution of Skill – From Fundamentals to Advanced
Sitting at the edge of the mat while watching students roll, I had a conversation with a newer student of bjj who was already a black belt in a traditional …
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Tips to Finding your Jiu-Jitsu Style
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu there are many types of Jiu-Jitsu styles. Some practitioners enjoy playing closed guard, and others prefer to focus on the passing game. As a result of these …
A 4 Point Checklist For Troubleshooting a Position
When learning a new position in jiu-jitsu, initially one must learn the proper mechanics. The student must decipher “My right hand grips where?” and try to understand the direction of …
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Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: Injuries are part of the mission. Know how to overcome them. Be strong.
There is no war without battles, nor victories without pain. You do not need to be a soldier to know that. It’s just about being willing to give 100% of …
Surviving and Excelling through the Plateau
No matter the rank, no matter the skill, the plateau can seem unavoidable or inescapable. Eventually the amount of skill begins to level and the improvements taper off. I’ve seen …
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