What It's Been Like Running a Jiu-Jitsu Business Right Now
2020 has been quite the year for all businesses. Our industry in specific was hit quite hard.
Why You Need to Edit Your Jiu-Jitsu, And How to Do It
In writing, like in jiu-jitsu, editing is where half of the learning takes place.
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Joe Hannan
Tripped Up By Training Takedowns
As I progress through my jiu-jitsu journey, the only thing I learn is how little I know. This is a sentiment I’ve noticed nearly everyone grows to adopt. Jiu-jitsu is one of the world’s great, humbling endeavors.
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Nick C
Reasons to be Your Teammates’ Biggest Fan
Jiu-jitsu is a competitive sport. The essence of every roll is to tap or positionally dominate your opponent. Inevitably that breeds a sense of rivalry with your teammates, but it doesn't have to be that way!
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Tom Wortman
Some Differences Between Training at a Big Name Academy vs.a Local Academy
Picking a jiu-jitsu academy is difficult. Almost every city offers a whole range of schools. Do you want to train under a legend and roll with a fleet of world champions? Or do you prefer a more intimate school where you can eat at Chipotle with your head instructor?
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Tom Wortman
How to Boost Your BJJ Learning Ability
Jiu-Jitsu is the ideal martial art for learning addicts. It’s a game that alluringly combines skill and luck. I’ve heard many compare it to chess. But to borrow an idea from Annie Duke’s book, Thinking in Bets, jiu-jitsu is more like poker.
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Joe Hannan
Coming to Terms with Being a BJJ Nomad
In nearly a decade of practicing jiu-jitsu, I have been a member of at least seven different academies. I have never received more than one promotion from the same instructor.
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Corey Stockton,
Jiu-Jitsu Advice
The Excitement of Training With New Partners
It’s completely obvious and understandable why some people would forgo training currently. I honestly expected a few less partners than previous times. However, something which I didn’t expect was an influx of new faces. This was a very welcome sight. As a chronic friend-maker, this excited me. As a jiu-jitsu practitioner, it really excited me.
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Nick C
Lessons from Breaking an Arm
The process of breaking my arm and then coming back to jiu-jitsu taught me some life lessons. Here are three...
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Tom Wortman
Making Small Adjustments Can Amplify Your Progress
Over time, the accumulative small adjustments you’ve made can become the connective tissue of your jiu-jitsu game. They are the details you recognize in every scenario that give you a little bit more pressure, a slightly more secure frame, a more dominant grip.
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Corey Stockton,
Jiu-Jitsu Advice
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