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Important Things to know before Buying a Bjj Uniform and Equipment
When beginning any new hobby, sport, or pastime, there is the question of the appropriate gear. While Brazilian Jiu Jitsu may not require as much equipment as other sports such as American Football or Ice Hockey, there is still the issue of outfitting yourself in the proper equipment. Making the proper decisions on where to … Continue reading "Important Things to know before Buying a Bjj Uniform and Equipment"
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BJJ Training – Making the Right Choice for Your Rolling Partner
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu isn’t a solo sport. There are certain drills that can increase your individual strength and endurance, but for true experience and growth, you are going to need a variety of BJJ training partners. If you are looking for the ideal training partner, it’s important to first discover what it takes to be … Continue reading "BJJ Training – Making the Right Choice for Your Rolling Partner"
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Belts in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Their Importance
In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, just like in many other martial arts, rank and advancement is measured in terms of belts of solid colors and stripes that are worn at the waist of the “gi”, or uniform. Each color denotes a specific skill set or level of experience expected of a practitioner, and the stripes obtained … Continue reading "Belts in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Their Importance"
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Weight lifting or Cardio in Cross-training for BJJ
When beginning your training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, it will be obvious that physical strength and fitness is extraordinarily important. While the moves and techniques rely primarily on timing, and precise application, without some enhanced level of physical strength, it will be difficult against a well-conditioned opponent. Since ancient times, warriors and athletes have used … Continue reading "Weight lifting or Cardio in Cross-training for BJJ"
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A Gift Certificate for BJJ Classes – A Perfect Gift Idea
The Holiday gift-giving season can be a challenge. There is always the thought of duplication, correct sizes or colors, and whether or not your well-intentioned gift will wind up at the bottom of a drawer, or in the back of a closet. There are always those friends and family who seem to “have it all”, … Continue reading "A Gift Certificate for BJJ Classes – A Perfect Gift Idea"
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How Learning Self-Defense With BJJ Can Protect Kids from Bullies
The world is full of challenges for children. Most of these challenges are positive experiences that can provide opportunities for growth and learning. Unfortunately, children often experience unpleasant conditions and circumstances that can cause undue stress, and sadly too often result in emotional or physical injury. Bullying is one of these unfortunate situations that too … Continue reading "How Learning Self-Defense With BJJ Can Protect Kids from Bullies"
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How Jiu Jitsu Training Can Change Your Life
If you ask any person who studies martial arts why they train, you will likely receive as many different responses as you have people being asked. And in the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, when you go a little bit deeper, and ask why people spend so much time, effort, and resources in such a … Continue reading "How Jiu Jitsu Training Can Change Your Life"
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How Bjj Unlocks Your Physical And Mental Capabilities
Ask anyone if there has ever been a decision or a course of action that they have taken that changed their lives in a positive way, and they will probably identify at least one or two occasions in their lives that have shaped the progress of their lives and left a lasting impact on who … Continue reading "How Bjj Unlocks Your Physical And Mental Capabilities"
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Training: Self Defense vs Sport
When training in martial arts, there is the age-old question concerning the difference of the “sport” and the “real world” applications of the art, and the viability of the techniques in a self-defense situation. Many arts that have been developed over centuries can become modified for sport applications, and despite being valid competitive arts, may … Continue reading "Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Training: Self Defense vs Sport"