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Posted on January 19, 2017

Eating Well is Jiu-Jitsu: Thermogenic Foods

The new ‘fever’ in the gyms (since a few years ago) is the thermogenic supplements. Those ones that promise to dry your fat, improve the muscles definition and keep the …

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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 June 16, 2016

Eating Well is Jiu-Jitsu: Thermogenic Foods

The new ‘fever’ in the gyms (since a few years ago) is the thermogenic supplements. Those ones that promise to dry your fat, improve the muscles definition and keep the …

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Posted on August 5, 2015

Why Do You Train Jiu-jitsu?

Whenever a new student comes into the academy I always like to ask a little about their history and reasons that they decided to start training bjj. I learned that you …

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Posted on May 6, 2015January 10, 2018

MAY LACK OF SLEEP MESS UP YOUR TRAINING?

With our busy routines, it is normal to see people complaining of fatigue, sleepiness and headaches. Despite the extremely tight routine being the trend of contemporary societies, those who love jiu-jitsu …

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Posted on April 10, 2015January 10, 2018

Jiu-jitsu as a treatment for cancer – go and win!

What differentiates the fights on the mats from the fights of life? In fact, nothing. Every day, even when we are not wearing the kimono, we do battle, whether it …

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Posted on December 10, 2014January 10, 2018

Eating Well is Jiu-Jitsu: Healthy Appetizers

So finally we get to one of the most desired months of the year: December. The 12th month marks the beginning of summer (in the South hemisphere), Christmas, New Year …

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Posted on November 18, 2014January 10, 2018

Eating Well is Jiu-Jitsu: YES, Chocolate!

Chocolate, choco, choco, chocolate! For chocolate, my heart beats.” (Translated from a Brazilian song from ‘Trem da Alegria’ band) Everyone in Brazil will remember the kids’ band “Trem da Alegria”, back in …

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Posted on November 11, 2014January 10, 2018

Eating well is Jiu-Jitsu: 3 mouthwatering snacks.

We know that the rush of day-to-day routine prevents us from looking for something different to cook and vary the diet a bit. Sick of those same snacks between meals? …

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Posted on November 5, 2014January 10, 2018

Eating Well is Jiu-Jitsu: The Right Time For Sweets

We know that a balanced diet and moderate physical activities are essential to keep in shape. We also know that if we follow the right diet 80% of the time, …

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