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…
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…
When you watch Youtube videos of complicated sport BJJ techniques, what you see is a terrific understanding of the advanced movements involved to execute the berimbolo, rolling calf slicer, or flying omoplata. What you don’t see is the tens of thousands of hours of drilling the fundamentals of BJJ that each of these high level […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The decision to become a student of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is likely one that you will not regret. Aside from learning effective self-defense tactics, the process of learning this martial art instills a sense of self-confidence. As a female, however, it can be intimidating at first, especially if there aren’t a lot of girls at […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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…
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is truly an amazing journey. What is it like being a woman and training in a male dominated sport? For me, it is challenging, frustrating at times, but also a lot of fun. There are many reasons why I am an advocate for jiu-jitsu. One reason is because I truly love the art […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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…
In the years I have trained BJJ, I’ve watched a lot of students enter the school, try one class, and never return. One of the biggest things I attribute that to is nerves so bad that the class isn’t enjoyable. Come in, relax, and enjoy yourself! You’re a paying customer, and are starting in a […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can be categorized as “grappling” martial arts. On a very simplistic level, it is possible to categorize martial arts into either grappling or striking arts, or some combination of both. Judo and BJJ both focus far more heavily on close range combat- close enough to grab and throw or roll […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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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