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Bernardo Faria Shows A Knee Shield Concept That Could Revolutionize Your Game
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Bernardo Faria used to go for the Single Leg or to the Dog Fight position whenever he played the Knee Shield game… However, one simple change of hand placement – one simple concept...The Best Jiu-Jitsu Fighters in the UFC
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The UFC has been one of the biggest driving forces behind the explosive growth in popularity of mixed martial arts over the last few decades. If, for whatever reason, you had any doubts that MMA was...Is This One Of The Nastiest Submissions In BJJ? The “100%”
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There’s quite a number of nasty submissions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… But the “100%” could triumph over a lot of them. In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, there is a thin line between a...Baratoplata From Spider Guard Is One Of The Coolest Submissions In BJJ
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If you have never performed a Baratoplata submission in Jiu-Jitsu… Then you’re in for a treat! “Baratoplata”is a very powerful shoulder lock. You can set it up from multiple...Ever Tried This Cool Back Take From De La Riva Guard?
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The De La Riva Guard is one of those positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that give you a lot of options… If only you learn how to play it right. However, some beginners find this guard to be...How To Make Gi Jiu-Jitsu As Popular As No-Gi? Felipe Pena Shares His Thoughts
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Some people prefer the gi, while others prefer training in no-gi. That’s a given and there’s nothing right nor wrong with any of the two choices. However, it’s evident that no-gi is...Lachlan Giles Reveals Why He Doesn’t Do Ice Baths & Sauna For Recovery
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Regularly doing ice baths and going to the sauna are often lauded as the things to do for recovery. However, Lachlan Giles – elite BJJ athlete and coach, as well as physiotherapy PhD –...Firas Zahabi: “Every Man Must Be Able To Fight”
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Firas Zahabi believes that every man should learn how to fight. Why? Because, in his words, men are programmed for two major things – providing and fighting. Zahabi explains why: My son is very...Mental And Physical Benefits Of Incorporating Breathing Exercises Into Jiu-Jitsu Training
Mar 13, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Mental And Physical Benefits Of Incorporating Breathing Exercises Into Jiu-Jitsu Training
It is no secret that mastering Jiu-Jitsu takes a mixture of physical and mental strength and endurance. Building a strong Jiu-Jitsu game requires one to be both physically and mentally fit to...Is Joe Rogan to Blame for the Use of TRT in Jiu-Jitsu?
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Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a very high-demanding physical activity. First, it is a challenging exercise that will push your body to its limits and force you to use your brain to survive on the mats....This Heel Hook Setup Is One Of The Most Devastating Ones
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Would you like to become known as the athlete who wins BJJ matches fast, perhaps in the opening seconds? Then your best bet would be to go for a Leg Lock. More specifically – for the Heel Hook....Threaten The Back Take & Front Headlock – With This Arm Drag Technique
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The butterfly guard is one of the simplest, yet most effective open guard in BJJ. It can be used against opponents of any size as it utilizes the strongest part of our body-the legs, to pull, lift,...Advanced Heel Hook Details: Outside Triangle & Full Cross Finishes
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Would you like to become known as the athlete who wins BJJ matches fast, perhaps in the opening seconds? Then your best bet would be to go for a Leg Lock. More specifically – for the Heel Hook....John Danaher’s Advice For Learning Details In BJJ: “The Human Mind Has Its Limits…”
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Ah, details… There’s so many of them in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – and the more of them you know, the better you get! However, it’s quite easy to get overwhelmed by the...Nicky Ryan Answers Questions From Craig Jones – And It’s Super Hilarious
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Nicky Ryan is one of the B-Team athletes about whom the public probably knows the least about. However, it seems that Craig Jones is on a mission to uncover the young Ryan’s...Is Craig Jones Retiring From Competing In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
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Craig Jones is one of the best known and most skilled Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors of his generation… But is he retiring from competition? That was one of the questions that Jones decided to...BJJ Advice For Older & Less Athletic People: Learn To Adapt
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Do you consider yourself to be less athletic than you’d like to be… Or that you’re, just maybe, getting a bit older – and that this is hindering your ability on the mats? Age...“Is This Beef Or Just Business?” – Henry Cejudo Calls On Daniel Cormier & Jon Jones To Make Amends
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The beef between MMA legends Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones has been a long-standing one… And at this point, it’s unclear if it’s a “real” beef, just business, or if...Craig Jones, Nicky Rod & Nicky Ryan Share Advice For BJJ Hobbyists
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So you’re serious about improving in Jiu-Jitsu, but you still consider yourself as a hobbyist… What are some of the things you could do to ensure that you’re making lots of...Marcelo Garcia Shows How To Perfect The North South Choke
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Marcelo Garcia is one of the bjj greats. His weapon of choice was often the Guillotine with which he submitted quite a few big names. Among them are: Victor Estima, Josh Hinger, Kron Gracie, Mike...The Cross Pick: Super Effective Takedown For BJJ Athletes
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The reality is that the majority of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes are bad at wrestling. And not just when it comes to their offense, but their defense as well – for example, their reaction time...Getting (A Bit) Older? Closed Guard & Half Guard Should Be Your Go-To’s
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Learning martial arts can be a challenging but fulfilling pursuit regardless of age. Martial arts is great because it can improve your health and is a gateway to becoming more active. Other hobbies...BJJ Nutrition Basics: Proteins – Here’s What You’ve Got To Know
Mar 11, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on BJJ Nutrition Basics: Proteins – Here’s What You’ve Got To Know
Changing your nutrition is not a simple thing. Sure, you want to eat better, but the diet you’re currently on… It’s tasty. It’s addictive. And neither you nor your body want to give it up so...BJJ Nutrition Basics: You’ve Got To Understand What “Energy Availability” Is
Mar 11, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on BJJ Nutrition Basics: You’ve Got To Understand What “Energy Availability” Is
Changing your nutrition is not a simple thing. Sure, you want to eat better, but the diet you’re currently on… It’s tasty. It’s addictive. And neither you nor your body want to give it up so...