Category: Training
Embrace the Journey: Turning “I Suck at BJJ” into Success
Do you feel like you suck at BJJ? Do you think you’re rubbish, that your BJJ skills...
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Do I Need to Get in Shape Before Starting BJJ?
Before stepping onto the mats for your first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) class, you may wonder...
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Should You Wear a Rash Guard Under Your Gi?
BJJ training requires practitioners to wear the proper gear to optimize performance and minimize...
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How to Properly Tie Your BJJ Belt
When it comes to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, tying your belt may seem like a simple task, but it’s...
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Is 40 too old to start BJJ?
Is 40 too old to start BJJ? Being the manager of a MMA and BJJ gym, a question I have heard...
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Women Over 40: Empowerment Through Martial Arts
Introduction Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art that offers numerous benefits for women,...
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BJJ – The Purveyor of Truth
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can be brutal on the body no matter what your age. As we get older, our bodies...
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The 85% rule in BJJ
I recently listened to Tim Ferris talking with the legendary actor Hugh Jackman on the...
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I’m a Brown Belt, And I Suck (But I’m OK With It — I Think)
Something I find myself telling new belts often is, “When you’re small, there’s never an easy day...
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A matter of perspective
I was rolling with a new purple belt last night in what was to become the last session at the gym...
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Don’t forget to wash that belt
I know it probably seems like an obvious thing to say but you would be surprised to discover how...
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Should you go Inverted?
Should you go inverted? this is something I have seen people do many times and often times when...
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