Your First Major Goal : Blue belt
As goal oriented people starting to learn the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, one of the first questions that new students ask is “How long does it take to get a …
Your First Major Goal : Blue belt
As goal oriented people starting to learn the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, one of the first questions that new students ask is “How long does it take to get a …
What Is The Role of Your Professor in Your BJJ Training?
The best possible way to learn bjj is under the direct instruction of a black belt professor. The black belt has a deep understanding of all of the fundamentals and …
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Invisible Progress – You May Be Improving And Not Know It!
Following a roll with one of the white belt students at the end of class (white belt 3 stripes vs. black belt instructor) the student seemed slightly discouraged. Read also: 3 …
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Why are there degrees in the belt?
It was common in jiu-jitsu’s early times to find the black stripe on the belt of everyone present on the mat, without degrees. When there was a colleague with a …
A Thought from Lao Tzu
What are the things about you that you need to let go of for you to become who you want to be? There are things about us that are keeping us …
Motivational Tools Every Athlete Should Have
Motivation here. Motivation there! Everywhere, you see motivational quotes, posters, quips and what-have-yous. There is only so much that motivational material can do to our lives unless we really take action. Motivation and …
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3 Mistakes To Avoid In Your Training
Observing the many students who begin training in brazilian jiu-jitsu every year at the academy, there are some very common pitfalls that the beginning student must be wary of falling …
BJJ After Taking A Break
Taking a break a from something you love is essential. Think of it as a breather. Yes. We all need it. And then, we go back to it. And somehow, …
The Evolution of Skill – From Fundamentals to Advanced
Sitting at the edge of the mat while watching students roll, I had a conversation with a newer student of bjj who was already a black belt in a traditional …
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