The surname Gracie could easily appear five times on this list. For that reason, we are mixing it up a bit to include other masters of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This list is strictly about the competitors, legends of a stand-alone combat sport that has changed the world and brought discipline to a wider audience. From the early […]
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“Think street, train sport, practice art.” – Chris Haueter No one is immune to the threat of a street fight or from being attacked. You can take measures to limit the possibility of being involved in a physical conflict. Training will eventually create a certain persona, or attitude, that can speak volumes to a potential attacker. […]
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Brazilian jiu-jitsu is one of the most potent, real-life fighting systems on the planet. Millions of viewers tune in to mixed martial arts matches or gather at local watering holes to cheer on their favorite fighters. None of this would be possible without jiu-jitsu. The finer aspects of jiu-jitsu can easily be drowned out by the […]
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Any form of martial arts can be a lifestyle. You begin training and eventually begin applying lessons to your everyday life. It affects the way you think, talk, walk and act. Training partners become friends. What is the jiu-jitsu lifestyle?The jiu-jitsu lifestyle is…training regularly.This is how it begins. Treat each session as a valuable experience. Learn […]
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It’s not the destination, it’s the journey. You’ve heard it before, but few experiences exemplify this truth like the journey from white belt to black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ). For a quick tour through the ranking system we adhere to, read here. To understand more about the journey and what each step signifies, […]
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It makes perfect sense to compare martial arts. After all, you are the consumer. It is your time that will be spent training in the style you choose. The benefits are yours to gain. Once you become a practitioner, don’t be surprised to find that comparisons, not to mention competitiveness, continues. Is there ultimately a winner? […]
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You’re an intelligent woman. That’s why you are looking into jiu-jitsu in the first place. Sure, you probably want to learn how to protect yourself. Certainly, jiu-jitsu is designed for weaker, smaller opponents to dominate larger ones using technique rather than strength. It may have been recommended to you because you are a woman. It […]
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You took the first step. Now what? Be prepared to train daily or almost every day. That’s the least of what to expect from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. You still want to achieve maximum results, right? Then, you must learn that how you train is just as important as how much you train. Consider the following if […]
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The martial arts are rife with myths and legends, they have been since the beginnings of human history and yet have only recently made their way across the globe. Since their Western adoption, advancement through the ranks, as denoted by colored belts, has attracted a great deal of attention. Some say belts and styles are […]
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If you are a runner doing wind sprints, your body will adapt differently than if you are running longer distances at a slower pace. This principle is known as the SAID (specific adaptation to imposed demand) principle. The body has a specific adaptation for every type of training. Brazilian jiu jitsu (BJJ) training is very much […]
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