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Posted on March 9, 2016

A Bruce Lee Quote and a Blue Belt Lesson

Like many jiu-jitsu practitioners, my early martial arts imagination was captured by the movies. Bruce Lee of those 70’s Kung Fu movies remains perhaps the largest martial arts movie star …

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Posted on May 6, 2015January 10, 2018

MAY LACK OF SLEEP MESS UP YOUR TRAINING?

With our busy routines, it is normal to see people complaining of fatigue, sleepiness and headaches. Despite the extremely tight routine being the trend of contemporary societies, those who love jiu-jitsu …

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Posted on December 18, 2014January 10, 2018

A Few Words on Belt Promotions

I have noticed on my social media at this time of year, my many bjj friends all over the world posting about their graduation to the next belts. The end of …

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Posted on December 5, 2014January 10, 2018

5 Tips for BJJ Over 35

Master Carlos Gracie Jr. is an example to all over 35 practitioners of bjj on how to live the jiu-jitsu lifestyle. Nearing 60 years of age, “Carlinhos” as his friends call …

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Posted on November 13, 2014January 10, 2018

Top Game or Bottom Game?

Most experienced practitioners will have a decided preference when asked “In bjj, do you prefer to play top or bottom?” “My takedowns are terrible, so I prefer to just jump to …

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Posted on October 8, 2014January 10, 2018

TIPS on becoming consistent

Jiu-Jitsu is an art that is best done with consistency. Consistency breeds learning, growth, reputation and all that other good stuff!  If you are stopping short of success, then, in …

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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 August 8, 2014

Tips to Finding your Jiu-Jitsu Style

In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu there are many types of Jiu-Jitsu styles.  Some practitioners enjoy playing closed guard, and others prefer to focus on the passing game.  As a result of these …

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Posted on June 25, 2014

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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Posted on November 6, 2013

Video Lesson – Double Submission From The Mount

“Excellent Jiu-Jitsu artists don’t believe in excellence – only in constant improvement and constant change.” Whether in training or in tournaments, each Jiu-Jitsu practitioner develops a different fighting style. But …

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