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 sligh...
Posted on July 02, 2020
Corey Stockton
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Every moment in a match is the moment. It’s the moment that drives you closer to winning -- including the moments where everything seems to be going wrong, where all hope seems to be lost. This is when we must look w...
Posted on June 24, 2020
Joseph Hannan
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There are times when we are forced away from Jiu-Jitsu for an extended period. Maybe we needed more balance in our lives. Maybe a major injury snuck up on us. Or maybe you are stuck in a once in a lifetime (we hope) p...
Posted on June 10, 2020
Tom Wortman
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While it may seem inconsequential, the gi you choose to wear can dramatically impact your confidence and focus going into competition. In my experience, the best approach is to pick a single kimono and dedicate it as ...
Posted on May 28, 2020
Corey Stockton
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As many of us hopefully get ready to return to training with some of the restrictions of COVID-19 loosening, I am getting anxious. These mixed emotions remind me of how I felt when I began my jiu-jitsu journey. Whethe...
Posted on May 21, 2020
Nick C
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For most martial artists, this is the new normal: Grappler’s have transitioned to striking, solo drills, strength and conditioning work. We tend to be resilient and we deal with the situation at hand as it presents it...
Posted on May 07, 2020
Joseph Hannan
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With at least a month of free time stuck indoors, I’ve decided this time to pick a single concept, and to practice it the way I’ve practiced so many jiu-jitsu techniques.
Posted on April 22, 2020
Corey Stockton
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I decided on a week-long road trip from New York to Florida. I would stop at every major jiu-jitsu destination along the way, training, trading secrets, and experiencing all the best jiu-jitsu the East Coast had to of...
Posted on April 08, 2020
Corey Stockton
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Everyone deals with setbacks in jiu jitsu. t’s a cycle of highs and lows, acute and protracted. But if you’ve ever been in a long-term rut, it can be painful. Yes, the slump.
Posted on April 01, 2020
Nick Cane
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Here are three ways to seek enjoyment in a Jiu-Jitsu tournament that have nothing to do with winning a (gold) medal.
Posted on March 26, 2020
Tom Wortman
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In the spirit of the generosity that has spread across our community over recent days, we wanted to make sure you had access to our library of instructionals.
Posted on March 20, 2020
Nelson Puentes
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Even the most disciplined person needs a bit of help. That’s where finding a BJJ Best Friend Forever (BJJBFF) becomes invaluable.
Posted on March 18, 2020
Tom Wortman
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