Position Before Submission
3 Ways this advice can help your submission game. This is one of the pieces of jiu-jitsu wisdom that is communicated to new students at the bjj academy early in …
Jiu-Jitsu Superstitions: Washing the Belt
Athletes can be among some of the most superstitious people when it comes to playing their sport. For example, Michael Jordon wore his University of North Carolina shorts under his …
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BJJ Quotes: 10 more pieces of BJJ wisdom to inspire and instruct
The first Blog post on BJJ quotes was very popular, so here are 10 more pieces of BJJ wisdom to inspire and instruct. 1) “Discipline and consistency. I owe these two factors …
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5 Extra Things That You Can Do to Help Your BJJ
What can I do outside of the regular jiu-jitsu classes to maximize my progress?1) Green Smoothies Athletes having to eat well is not exactly news to most students of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. …
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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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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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Eating well is Jiu-Jitsu: post-workout snack with Professor Kaliffa Oliveira
Professor Kaliffa Oliveira is the focus of this week’s ‘eating well’ with his healthy Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle. The black belt has been practicing judo since the age of 3, falling in …
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Gracie Barra Teaching BJJ To Judo Olympians
Professor Flavio Almedia Teaches BJJ to Judo Olympian Team at San Jose State University Gracie Barra San Clemente Martial Arts Instructor, Professor Flavio Almeida, went to San Jose State …
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The Benefits of Competitive Athletic Sports Participation for your life
According to the National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) there were over 40 million boys and girls participating in organized sports in 2008. Considering the continual growth of youth sports …
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