Interesting articles about BJJ
Scouring the internet for the most interesting articles about BJJ, I stumbled upon the idea of self-confidence. Almost every sport is supported by the mysterious mind. We have talked about …
10 Great Books for the Jiu-jitsu Reader
1) Mastering Jujitsu – by Renzo Gracie , John Danaher , Jr. Carlos Gracie “From the origins of the art to personal techniques, you will experience the impact the Gracies …
Is Your Jiu-jitsu Efficient? You need Seiryoku Zenyo!
I was delighted with the positive response to last week’s article Got “Jiu”? What is the “Jiu” in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu? In fact some students of bjj told me that for the …
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Consistent Sparring Partners: Pros and Cons
There is always that one person in the gym that you feel comfortable rolling with. It’s uncanny. You seem to know how far he can take his BJJ, and how …
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Eating Well is Jiu-Jitsu: 6 Benefits of Peanut Butter
Last week in this blog we talked about the good fat and why consuming it is important for our health. For those living in the U.S., access to products like …
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Got "Jiu"? What is the "Jiu" in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
While teaching the standup throws portion of a class at Gracie Barra I was trying to communicate to the class ( largely made up of white belts ) the idea …
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BJJ Lifestyles: Travelling for BJJ
Have you ever thought of travelling within the country, or even out of the country for the sole purpose of getting more BJJ into your life? Let me tell you, planning …
BJJ Lifestyle: BJJ for the Busy-Body
There are about 24 hours in a day. Yes. We all know that. But for the busy, 24 hours in a day may not be enough to keep up with their …
The Jiu-Jitsu Lifestyle in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Several years ago I stumbled across a Gracie Barra documentary on the internet that featured GB head instructor Marcio Feitosa while he was the head instructor at the original Gracie …
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BJJ Lifestyle: Spar and Learn
Sparring is going against a teammate in a fight, where enough rules are set to avoid injuries. Often sparring is a good way to gauge someone’s skills, especially in BJJ. Now …