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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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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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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