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 »
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 »
One of the most important things about training at a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school in Portland, Oregon is actually finding the right place to train at. While you may have all the talent in the world to practice Jiu Jitsu, the truth is that ultimately the gym you choose is going to determine how… Read more »
Why Brazilian Jiu jitsu? If someone told you that you could lose weight, feel fitter and be able to accomplish these things without having to spend countless hours running like a hamster on a treadmill, would you think they were lying to you or would you want to learn more? This is Why Brazilian Jiu… Read more »
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