Your Jiu-jitsu Cheat Sheet : Little Reminders to Improve Your Game
Back in high school, nervous exam taking students would scribble “cheat sheets” with the formula for calculating physics or math problems and hide them up their sleeves. When they got stuck, …
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Sponsorship Part 2
Finding the right sponsor is a tough one. But there are processes. Now, let’s dig deep into some good ideas of how to land that awesome sponsorship! Word of warning, …
What Makes You Do BJJ?
You are special. The moment that you were born, you were already a winner. You were already someone who could take on everything in the world. The moment you decided …
Coconut Water: Nature vs. Science
I learned all about armbars and triangles as a white belt in Jiu-Jitsu. I also remember being told that there were two things every Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu student needs to try; …
Cauliflower Ear: A Grappler’s Dilemma
Cauliflower ear is a condition commonly found in wrestlers. Since there are many parallels between wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu, cauliflower ears can often be found in Jiu-Jitsu athletes. Some find the …
A Basic How-To Guide for Brand Name Sponsorship PART 1
Taking your passion to the next level is a noble thing to do. And it’s quite fascinating (and envy-some) to find athletes being able to live off of doing the …
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Getting the Most Out of Training Time
Getting into Jiu-Jitsu not only requires time, and a lot of resources. Now, to fully maximize the potential for learning within the gym, you have to be able to know …
Why I Wear a Mouth Guard
Why I Wear a Mouth Guard Safety should be a top priority at any Jiu-Jitsu academy. This means having safe training partners, a clean training environment, and protective gear when …
17 Great Quotes for Jiu-Jitsu Inspiration
1) “Discipline and consistency. I owe these two factors all have attained in my life. Things have never happened overnight. Results have appeared as a consequence of decades long toil. It …
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The Better Jiu-Jitsu Man: How the right amount of stress can make you feel better.
STRESS! Yes. The word alone sends ripples to the greater parts of our bodies. It makes us cringe in horror. The word alone (again) is enough to feel a virtual …