If you want to get the most out of your Jiu Jitsu grappling sessions, you need to follow a few tried and true methods which are known for delivering results. While there are scores of different competitors who have different approaches to training the art, there are a few tried and true strategies which can… Read more »
The image of a person who holds a Jiu jitsu Black belt has a history of being quite mythical in the world of martial arts. When it comes to the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, there really are no myths present. The integrity of the belt is maintained through strict requirements for performance. Merely memorizing techniques or… Read more »
Jiu Jitsu stretching is essential for long term success Anyone who was a karate student “back in the day” remembers those old leg stretching machines and devices found in the dojo. Generally, there were employed for high kicking and since most martial artists today are not into high kicks, you don’t see these devices very often. You… Read more »
There are things in life people become very passionate about. This is true of many different hobbies including the martial arts. In particular, those that have taken up BJJ grappling sessions are enormously enthused about learning as much as they can about the art and improving their skills. This is why they will attend class… Read more »
A common answer to the question What is Jiu Jitsu would be that it is among the most revolutionary martial arts of recent years. Of course, such a cursory answer does not really narrow down what exactly the art entails and involves. For those curious about what this art is an what it has to offer,… Read more »
Gracie Jiu Jitsu puts a lot of emphasis on escaping from the mount position. You might not see as much emphasis on escaping from this position with other Brazilian Jiu Jitsu systems. Why is it that GJJ places the amount of emphasis on escaping from the mount? Basically, Gracie Jiu Jitsu is self-defense oriented… Read more »
Why do the bully? It’s about power. Our children will be bullied. Yours, mine, all of them will face it. We cannot shield them forever. So how do we prepare them? At the heart of the issue bullying is about power over another. There are three breeds of bully. Types of Bully: The physical domination… Read more »
The traditional Gracie Jiu Jitsu guard pass has been debated for well over two decades. This “one arm in and one arm out” guard pass has been criticized for opening the doors to being caught in a triangle choke. Is such a criticism accurate? The truth is that if you are loose and sloppy with… Read more »
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