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Posted on January 18, 2017January 10, 2018

3 Benefits to Training BJJ – Outside of the Dojo

We are all aware of the positive physical health benefits that come from training bjj. TV host, chef and author Anthony Bourdain (now a 4 stripe white belt in bjj) …

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Posted on April 10, 2015January 10, 2018

Jiu-jitsu as a treatment for cancer – go and win!

What differentiates the fights on the mats from the fights of life? In fact, nothing. Every day, even when we are not wearing the kimono, we do battle, whether it …

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Posted on March 31, 2015

THE BJJ FIGHTERS' REALITY IN BRAZIL

Not so long ago, many people would see jiu-jitsu as an elitist and predominantly male sport. The most important events were – in general – held on Brazilian soil, with …

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Posted on March 25, 2015January 10, 2018

Developing Your "A" Game – Tips on Finding Your Strongest Positions

It doesn’t take long into your study of bjj before you start to experience success with some positions or submissions. It seems that whenever you roll, you find yourself in …

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Posted on January 22, 2015January 10, 2018

Why Even Super Heroes Need Jiu-Jitsu: Learning Technique Always Matters

In comic books, super heroes are larger than life.  Superman has incredible power, and Spiderman has remarkable speed.  Super heroes often obtain these powers by some special event and become …

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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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Posted on September 12, 2014January 10, 2018

The Magic of Visualization

Have you ever heard of The Secret? No. We are not going to talk about how the law of attraction will work on your BJJ. Or how the universe will …

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Posted on August 26, 2014

4 Benefits of Jiu-Jitsu for Students

This is one of the most dreaded times of the year for many students.  Summer break is over which means students will be heading back to school.  For most students, …

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Posted on August 19, 2014January 10, 2018

Benefits of Jiu-Jitsu for Working Professionals

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu draws people from many different occupations.  People take time off their busy work schedules to train a couple days a week (sometimes more) and train for an hour …

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Posted on August 8, 2014

Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: JIU-JITSU WITHOUT PREJUDICE

“Are you crazy? What kind of grappling fight is this?”, “I do not get that close to another guy, man!”, “This thing is crazy.” Hearing these phrases from people who …

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