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Posted on June 10, 2016

Mistakes are necessary for the learning of a true champion

In the ring and in life the fight is the same one. You must face the problems […]”, This translated part of a song from “Pregador Luo” – known for …

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Posted on January 29, 2016

5 Important Questions to Ask When Learning a New Move In Class

So your instructor has just showed a new move to the class that has you excited. You can’t wait to drill this and add this to your game. How do you …

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Posted on January 4, 2016January 10, 2018

Do You Want To Start Learning Brazilian Jiu-jitsu? How To Get Started!

When January 1st rolls around many potential students think about getting started training bjj. read also:3 Tips For Your First Year of Training Here are 5 Tips for Getting Started …

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Posted on December 9, 2015

The importance of Self-Defense

The global spread of the Brazilian jiu-jitsu gave our sport thousands of practitioners, which is surely great for everyone. Unfortunately, what did not grow in the same way was the …

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Posted on November 16, 2015

4 Reasons That You Love Going to the GB School!

“ The best instructors not only teach submissions and sweeps, but more importantly influence the lives of their students.”  For most of the bjj students, they can’t wait to get to …

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Posted on November 2, 2015

20 years in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu : What I've Learned

The popular and longstanding Men’s fashion and lifestyle magazine Esquire has a regular feature called “What I’ve Learned” where they ask an older man for his life experience and personal …

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Posted on September 16, 2015

What Does a Black Belt Work On In Training?

Whenever I get the chance to speak to a black belt in bjj, I always ask the question “What are you working on in your jiu-jitsu?” Many lesser experienced students have …

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Posted on August 18, 2015January 10, 2018

Jiu-Jitsu is never ending learning

I have been asked by students “Once you are a black belt, is it necessary to continue to try to learn about bjj?” The underlying assumption behind this question is: Don’t …

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Posted on July 21, 2015

Self defense vs. sports bjj : How Important is Self Defense Training in BJJ?

Visit any bjj internet forum and there most certainly will be a debate on learning jiu-jitsu for the street / self defence vs. learning pure sports jiu-jitsu. Grandmaster Helio Gracie himself …

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Posted on June 18, 2015January 10, 2018

Experiment! Your Own Jiu-jitsu Laboratory

The instructor has a large role in the student’s progression of bjj, especially in that first year of training. As the student gains experience, they should take on a larger …

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