Should Women Compete Against Men in BJJ Tournaments? Whether or not women should compete against men in BJJ tournaments is actually a pretty big topic within the BJJ community. After all, women aren’t as strong or technically savvy, right? Wrong! These days, it isn’t uncommon to women with black belts who are capable of beating… Read more »
Do you know how to give your kids a Growth Mindset? Growth Mindset this is so simple why doesn’t everyone do it? The natural impulse when parents first learn they are expecting a child is to learn everything they can get their hands on. They find out what’s normal during pregnancy and what to watch… Read more »
Here’s the deal: You’ve learned all about the importance of martial arts training for kids. The rare and unique benefits of succeeding in this discipline can’t be found elsewhere in the same combination. What else can you do that gives your kids the skills of focus, physical strength, respect, coordination, self control, confidence and leadership?… Read more »
How to do a Double Leg Takedown in Portland, Oregon: When we train to do a Double Leg Takedown in Portland, Oregon there are a few key points that we need to be aware of. This is a highly effective technique when done correctly and well timed. Timed incorrectly this technique is easily countered by… Read more »
No Ego when it comes to Jiu Jitsu safety When thinking about jiu jitsu safety it’s important to make a clear internal distinction between training, competition, and life-or-death self defense. In a self defense situation you do what you need to do to survive. When training you should emphasize Jiu Jitsu safety and control. When… Read more »
From the Mat: Sunday Jiu jitsu Class Jiu jitsu class on a Sunday evening. We warmed up with stationary back rolls, shrimps and a hip stretch. Then we moved into technique and worked the cross choke. The cross choke is a very basic move in jiu jitsu. With practice it becomes a very reliable choke…. Read more »
Some people that are concerned about their personal safety decide to carry around mace, or pepper spray, sometimes leading to a violation of state or city law, but did you know that you could also protect yourself without needing anything but your own hands and feet? If you want to walk through Portland, OR… Read more »
There are several reasons that the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu schools in Portland, Oregon are filling up with prospective students who want to better themselves. Unlike treadmills and free weights, which are one dimensional, training in BJJ not only transforms your body but it can help improve the mental aspects of your life as well. When… Read more »
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