Social Media and the Evolution of Jiu-Jitsu
The popularity of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has grown substantially in the past couple of decades. Factors such as the rise of Mixed Martial Arts can explain how the world was exposed …
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On Self-Defense: A Follow-Up
Greetings! After my last article “A Word on Self-Defense” I felt it prudent to write a follow-up because, looking back, I realized a few things were left out. Today …
The Importance Of Taking Notes After Training
Keeping A Martial Arts Journal This edition of the Lanna blog will be discussing the importance of taking notes after training. Taking notes is such an important part of your …
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Fight Breakdown: Flavio Almeida vs. Vitor Oliveira
Professor Flavio at the Chicago Summer Open Here’s a fight break down on Flavio Almeida’s unbelievable fight against Vitor Oliveira. While it all resulted to a knee injury, battle …
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Why Goals Are Important in Training Jiu-Jitsu
The Importance of Setting Goals During Training Training will require time and time is something that everyone invests in. In Jiu-Jitsu training, we invest our time. That’s a fact. …
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GB Midwest Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone Week!
An Exciting Week of BJJ Awaits in the Midwest Gracie Barra will have an intense and exciting week in the Midwest. The final preparation for our team to compete at …
A Few Words on Self-Defense
Understanding When to Use BJJ to Defend Yourself The main reason many of us started training BJJ, the main reason most people start training in any martial art, is …
Tips to Prepare for the BJJ Big Leagues
So Are You Ready for the Big Leagues? So let’s say that you have done your fair share of amateur Jiu-Jitsu tournaments, and you’ve choked a few guys, submitted …
Offensive Game Friday: Omaplata from the Spider Guard
Who Doesn’t Love Professor Draculino? Seriously! He’s gotta to be one of the most well-decorated, respected and best instructor in the west. Fast talking, direct, and very amiable at the …
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Tips to Succeed in Your First 30 Days of Jiu Jitsu
Critical 30: Your First 30 Days in BJJ I want you to sit back and imagine what it was like to put on your gi and step on the …
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