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Tag: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Learning BJJ in Layers
In his newest blog post, Marshal argues that teaching white belts is kind of like teaching a child not to color on the walls.
How to Wash, Dry, and Shrink (or Not Shrink) Your Gis
So you've got a fancy new gi and you want to do everything you can to keep it looking good and fitting right for a long time. Here's your guide to washing, drying, and shrinking (or not shrinking) your gis. Do I need to do a vinegar soak before washing a new gi for first time? No. This is not necessary for new gis. This practice comes from the idea that you need to "set" the dye so it does not run in the wash. Some gi companies may have problems with extra dye on their fabric so they can get a supersaturated color, and that first soak and wash helps remove dye that would run off, but the vinegar doesn't do...
Eight Reasons Being a Woman in BJJ Is Awesome
Thanks to people like Val, more women are finding and enjoying jiu-jitsu, and Val has 8 reasons for why that’s awesome for women on mats around the world.
Leave Your Brakes on the Porch
Once upon a time, Nelson coasted halfway down the biggest hill in the neighborhood before remembering that his bike had no brakes.
Meet the Pandas – The British Bat – David ‘Morcegão’ George
Daniel Bertina interviews David 'Morcegao' George to talk about the British BJJ scene and other British things like cricket and football.
Don’t Harsh My Vibe
My professional life straddles Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and perhaps the more traditional career of working in marketing. As a result of both of these things, I’ve been inside of dozens of gyms and dozens of businesses. In those adventures, I’ve seen some stuff.On either side of the line, for as different as a jiu-jitsu school and a corporate office might seem, both groups are impacted by culture. Culture matters because it influences the way a group thinks and behaves. Culture guides individuals to making choices when there is no direct leadership input. In a business, culture can influence how an employee steps in (or doesn’t) to help when a co-worker is ill. In a jiu-jitsu school, culture can influence what a...
The Kevin Sheridan Saga
In his latest blog post, Nelson talks about meeting and working with one of his longtime BJJ and business mentors: Kevin Sheridan.
3 Panda-Certified Hip-Openers
Jiu-jitsu hips can lead to big physical challenges later. Shawna has some yoga tips to help.
How to: Tie Your BJJ Belt (Now with the Power of GIFs!)
Who knew belt tying was such a hot button topic? I shot this picture for 10 Things to Stop Doing at BJJ (A Picture Guide): And boy was I surprised by the rage it drew. "If belt rank doesn't matter, it shouldn't matter how you tie it! As long as it stays tied, who cares how you do it!? So what if I'm a purple belt who never learned to tie my belt!" Belts only cover two inches of your ass and [insert all the usual cliches about belt rank not mattering] but I still felt people out there could benefit from being shown two ways to tie the belt, one quick and easy, and the other deluxe way for special occasions. The...
Make the Right Turns Right-er-er-er
Building a game plan is like building your own Mario Kart track. This makes sense to Marshal so read his blog post to hear him explain.