My Opponent is Too Strong!" – How To Deal with Stronger Opponents
The water doesn’t stop when it hits the rock. It simply redirects and moves around the obstacle. A student approached me at the end of the rolling and asked me …
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Steel Sharpens Steel – Why Your Training Partners Are So Important
One of my favorite quotes in combat sports is the below by UFC legend Randy Couture: “ One of the quotes that I use a lot – besides you’re only as …
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5 Extra Things That You Can Do to Help Your BJJ
What can I do outside of the regular jiu-jitsu classes to maximize my progress?1) Green Smoothies Athletes having to eat well is not exactly news to most students of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. …
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What Makes You Do BJJ?
You are special. The moment that you were born, you were already a winner. You were already someone who could take on everything in the world. The moment you decided …
BJJ Lifestyle: Time to Spend in BJJ
Throughout our typical days (and a rather busy ones) we have routines that are specifically designed to make our lives easier and more manageable. And in this sense, at times …
Ask for a Strong Back rather than a lighter load
Don’t ask for a light load, but rather ask for a strong back. This quote struck me a bit while I was swimming through the vast oceans of the internet. …
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