Is Tai Chi Right for You?

Tai Chi Training in Portland

Tai Chi Styles To the person who is just staring out in Tai Chi or is trying to decide if this particular martial art is right for them, the sheer number of different Tai Chi styles can be very confusing. The simple fact is that no matter how you look at it, there are a… Read more »

Womens Self-Defense: Avoid Getting Dragged in Public

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for Women

Womens Self-Defense. How to Avoid Getting Dragged in Public Most rapists will attempt to drag their targets into a secluded area in order to lessen the chances of someone catching them in the act. As a woman, it’s imperative that you learn how to avoid getting dragged in public. Fortunately, this is a technique that… Read more »

What if My Jiu Jitsu Instructor Isn’t a Black Belt?

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What if My Jiu Jitsu Instructor Isn’t a Black Belt? Most people couldn’t imagine training at a BJJ gym that didn’t have a black belt Jiu Jitsu Instructor. However, it’s important to realize that, throughout your BJJ career, there are going to be times when you aren’t going to get trained by a black belt…. Read more »

What’s The Best Guard to Use During Jiu Jitsu Competition?

Jiu Jitsu in Portland: Triangle Choke

What’s The Best Guard to Use During jiu jitsu Competition? You’ve trained hard; you’re in shape, and now its competition day. But you’re still wondering: what is the best guard to use during jiu jitsu Competition? As you might already know by now, Jiu-Jitsu is associated with dozens of different guards. These range from the… Read more »

7 Signs You’ve Chosen the WRONG BJJ Gym

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7 Signs You’ve Chosen the WRONG BJJ Gym If you want to increase your Jiu-Jitsu skill sets as quickly and as much as possible, then you need to choose the best possible BJJ gym to practice at. Unfortunately, too many grapplers spend months, if not, years at the wrong gym, which can hinder their progress and even put… Read more »

Best Dieting Tips for The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Lifestyle

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The Jiu-Jitsu Lifestyle Jiu-Jitsu is about eating right just as much as it is training hard. Consider food the “fuel” that allows   you to practice efficiently. If you fuel your body the wrong way, then you won’t be able to maximize your time at the gym. Let’s take a look at exactly what you should eat to make… Read more »

Is A BJJ Gi Essential?

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In order to become the best BJJ practitioner possible, you need to train both with and without a BJJ GI. If you’re new to Jiu-Jitsu, a “Gi” is basically the uniform that you’re going to practice with. It consists of a long-sleeved pair of pants and long-sleeved collared “coat”, both of which are composed of a tough… Read more »