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Posted on October 6, 2016

What should a white belt learn to be a good black belt in the future?

White belt, the excitement phase, where the control of force is far away from being part of the gentle art beginner’s life. Hours watching video classes of elaborate techniques in …

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Posted on July 8, 2016

Why we "shake" before a fight? Is it fear or tension?

Among the more bizarre and inexplicable sensations we feel just before fighting, the most common is the tremor. Many people see the tremor as the opponent sensitivity. They normally believe …

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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 May 8, 2015January 10, 2018

Drilling. How To Do It Right

“Want to drill?” The students will move to the edge of the mat during rolling, to “drill” their techniques. It quickly devolves from executing repetitions of an arm lock to …

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Posted on February 13, 2015January 10, 2018

Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: What are the biggest incentives for a warrior?

There is no secret; the path to the victory consists of lots of training, focus and dedication. This all would not exist without motivation, and this is the driving force …

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Posted on January 23, 2015January 10, 2018

6 Steps to Fix a Hole in Your Game

Whether fixing a technical problem in your bjj game or adding a new technique or position that you want to experiment with, you can find a remedy with the help …

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Posted on January 16, 2015January 10, 2018

Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: What should a white belt learn to be a good black belt in the future?

White belt, the excitement phase, where the control of force is far away from being part of the gentle art beginner’s life. Hours watching video classes of elaborate techniques in …

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Posted on January 14, 2015January 10, 2018

What is Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone?

Another year is over and with it many achievements, training and realizations. Our GB family, as usual, remained within what we aim for our team: a constantly evolution to take …

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Posted on January 9, 2015January 10, 2018

Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: Why we "shake" before a fight? Is it fear or tension?

Among the more bizarre and inexplicable sensations we feel just before fighting, the most common is the tremor. Many people see the tremor as the opponent sensitivity. They normally believe …

Continue reading “Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: Why we "shake" before a fight? Is it fear or tension?”

Posted on January 2, 2015

Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: Find in the unknown the love for jiu-jitsu

Finding in the unknown the reason for a new direction in life is somewhat risky. In the mats around the world, it is not very difficult to know people who have …

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