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Posted on December 29, 2014January 10, 2018

Your hindsight in competitions

We’ve all lost competitions. Whether it is coming up 2nd or 3rd, we have all been there. Unless you can choke anyone using “the Force,” or sweep someone over by just …

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Posted on December 11, 2014January 10, 2018

Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: Do you think you are the best one in the trainings? Do not like it.

Nothing is more unpleasant than that inconvenient guy who thinks he is the best one in training. Unfortunately, there are practitioners of various sports with such mentality. Being individualistic and extremely …

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Posted on November 13, 2014January 10, 2018

Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: 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 November 6, 2014January 10, 2018

Learning the BJJ the Hard Way

Scenario at Point Being an spectator at BJJ matches can be frustrating at times, right? You say these things: “I can’t believe he didn’t get to pass that guard!” and the …

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Posted on November 3, 2014January 10, 2018

5 Unwritten Rules of Bjj Etiquette

Many bjj training academies may have a list of rules of the academy posted on the wall for the safety of the students and the harmonious atmosphere of the academy. Just …

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Posted on October 30, 2014January 10, 2018

4 Ways to be a Good Partner in Bjj Class

The majority of the time in any bjj class, you will be working together with a training partner. During the technique portion of the class you will drill the techniques demonstrated …

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Posted on October 23, 2014January 10, 2018

Be a Dragon Slayer

This is inspired by one of the conversations I had with a Gracie Barra purple belt. I hope this story also touches you and set your soul on fire as …

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Posted on October 10, 2014

Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: True friendship is found on the mats

Tying the belt and wearing the kimono for the very first time in your life may be a step towards a great transformation that jiu-jitsu will bring to you. After the …

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Posted on October 3, 2014

Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: Envy in jiu-jitsu. Does this happen?

It’s very gratifying to be motivated by qualities you see in your training colleagues. Have you ever thought about having guard skills like that black belt, the agility of that …

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Posted on September 15, 2014

3 Ways Training Bjj Makes You Happier

The physical fitness benefits to the jiu-jitsu lifestyle include weight loss, increased flexibility, strength and endurance.Less obvious but very important are the mental benefits. This writer is not a psychologist, …

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