Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: Is there a time to leave the Jiu-Jitsu?
A man can leave the jiu-jitsu, but jiu-jitsu will never leave the man.” We who practice jiu-jitsu know how this sport may involve us, make us love it and, …
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BJJ for the Un-"Ideal"
Tailor your game to your body. You cannot wear clothes that don’t fit. =) If you are struggling with your own growth and find yourself wishing that you got them legs as long as a …
What changed from the "old school era" to today's jiu-jitsu?
Those who lived the old days of Brazilian jiu-jitsu know that much has changed. We are not referring only to the changes of the sport’s image among the society, but …
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The Perfect Week: 7 Straight Days of BJJ
I have a typical 9-5 job and go to school at night. Like so many people I love Jiu-Jitsu enough to make time to train about 3 times a week. …
Getting the Most Out of Training Time
Getting into Jiu-Jitsu not only requires time, and a lot of resources. Now, to fully maximize the potential for learning within the gym, you have to be able to know …
Pitfalls to fully learning BJJ
“An ounce of action is worth a ton of theory” – Ralph Waldo Emerson There is so much about Jiu-Jitsu that it may take a lifetime to learn, hear, and …
Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: Is there a time to leave the Jiu-Jitsu?
A man can leave the jiu-jitsu, but jiu-jitsu will never leave the man.” We who practice jiu-jitsu know how this sport may involve us, make us love it and, …
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The importance of goals in Jiu-Jitsu training
Training takes time and time is the most important resource we invest in in Jiu–Jitsu. It is a valuable investment. But if we fail to set appropriate goals, we will …
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Taking Care of Your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: dream BIG and move
No matter how difficult it may seem, it is worth every sacrifice.” A common children’s dream is becoming a fireman, policeman, doctor or teacher when you grow up. And the …
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Taking care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: Victory in life and on the mats – Diego Oliveira
We all experience a terrible feeling of loss one time or another that seems to take away our very will to live. Heartache, loss of loved ones and disappointment with …