Archive for ‘How can I be more prepared to start training BJJ?’

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May16

5 Ways BJJ Changed My Life Off The Mat

by Evan E. on May 16th, 2013 at 3:50 pm
Posted In: How can I be more prepared to start training BJJ?

Training in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu really changes you.  Ask anyone who  trains.  It’s less of a hobby and more of a lifestyle.  I have just completed my 1st year as a blue belt and I am in my 5th year training overall.  I look back over my time in BJJ and while it hasn’t always been […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Mar16

BJJ: Breaking It Down In 4 Easy Pieces

by goatfury on March 16th, 2012 at 11:31 pm
Posted In: How can I be more prepared to start training BJJ?

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training can be daunting at a glance, to say the least.  When you start training, you’re given a seemingly endless stream of techniques and positions that may seem like completely random pages of a very long novel- only the pages are out of order, and it’s supposed to be your job to […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Feb10

5 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Jiu Jitsu Off the Mats

by goatfury on February 10th, 2012 at 4:24 pm
Posted In: How can I be more prepared to start training BJJ?

If you can’t make it in to train more than once or twice a week, but still want to improve, there is hope for you.  If you live a long way away from a qualified brown or black belt and can only train with high level instruction every so often, you can still make progress. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jan08

Why Being a White Belt in BJJ is a Great Thing

by goatfury on January 8th, 2012 at 12:56 pm
Posted In: Brand new to BJJ?, How can I be more prepared to start training BJJ?

If you’re going through a bit of a frustrating time and you’re relatively new to BJJ (even if you’ve been training for a year or two, you have to realize that you’re relatively new in the grand scheme of things), here are some encouraging words for you.  This is the most exciting time in your […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Dec27

Chess: The BJJ Analogy

by Evan E. on December 27th, 2011 at 2:01 pm
Posted In: How can I be more prepared to start training BJJ?

Author: Kevin Santi (Black Belt Judo Instructor and BJJ Brown Belt) I came across an excellent article that looks in great detail at the attributes and make up of a chess expert. The author used chess masters as a study group because there is a formal ranking system of chess players based solely on their performance.  After […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Dec16

Slow Your Roll – a Guide to BJJ Rolling Success

by goatfury on December 16th, 2011 at 2:36 pm
Posted In: How can I be more prepared to start training BJJ?

Are you starting out Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, getting tapped left and right even though you’re trying your hardest to do well when you roll at class? This little bit of BJJ advice may be exactly what you need to take your game to the next level: try slowing down. This advice is very counter-intuitive for […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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