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Every Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, especially those of us who started later in life, eventually reaches a plateau. You know, that moment when you walk into the gym and wonder, why am I even doing this anymore? The spark is gone. The rolls feel like a grind. Progress? Nonexistent. And if you’re an older grappler, it can […]
Do you ever feel like you work out hard but do not get better? You are always there, you are always rolling, you are always drilling—but the same people are still beating you up? I know because I have been there. That is not always how Jiu-Jitsu works. Even though you work hard and sweat
On the MMA and Jiu-Jitsu mats, vulnerability sometimes seems like an unwelcome visitor. Fear of looking weak, making mistakes, or being dominated in sparring can build a barrier separating practitioners from their development. Accepting this vulnerability, however, opens a path to great personal transformation as well as a means of enhancing technical ability. Confronting the
Do you know what’s crazy about combat sports? It goes beyond mere punches, kicks, or submissions. The actual conflict is raging in your brain. Whether you’re rolling on the mats or entering the cage, your mind can be your most effective weapon or most difficult obstacle. Let’s talk about it. Fear and the Fight Ever had
Can Jiu-Jitsu help you understand and solve life’s biggest problems? You can turn setbacks into stepping stones, weaknesses into strengths, and chaos into harmony with mat skills. You must thrive, not just struggle. Jiu-jitsu transcends martial arts. Living this way helps you think, live, and grow. Each roll on the mat teaches you that problems
Jiu-Jitsu hygiene is more than your goal to be the most savage fighter. Believe me, your hygiene on the mat is critical for a long training journey. Essential Hygiene Tips for Jiu-Jitsu Practitioners I couldn’t forget that BJJ competition in which my friend James was unable to participate due to ringworm. Yes, you heard it
Let me share with you the moment I started my martial arts journey and had to decide which of boxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) to pursue. Spoiler: I picked BJJ, but after some thought, I see why newbies may first choose boxing. Picture this: I walk inside a little martial arts dojo. BJJ mats round
There are some important differences between boxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Let’s look at some of them. Boxing was first used as a sport in Ancient Rome. It may have existed before that, though. BJJ, on the other hand, came to Brazil in the early 1900s. So, boxing has been around for a lot longer. As
The Day I Realized. Submissions Are The Ultimate Weapon in BJJ! Allow me to tell you about the day I fell in love with submission hunting. It was during a casual roll at the gym, but it seemed like I had unlocked a superpower. Do you remember that “aha!” moment when everything suddenly clicks? Yes, it
Let me tell you about when I figured out what works in a street fight. It was not beautiful, but it was eye-opening. Consider this: a late-night pizza drive evolved into a crash lesson in practical self-defense! So it’s Friday night, and I’m standing outside this small pizza place with my friend, James. Now James
