Tag Archive: BJJ Advice, BJJ Improvement, bjj life, bjj lifestyle, BJJ Progress, georges st-pierre, gsp, inspiration, Motivation
Lessons From GSP: Don’t Wait For An Opportunity To Start Preparing For It
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Image Credits: Georges St-Pierre Instagram If you ever get an opportunity to learn from someone who is extremely good at what they do, you should take it. And Brian Glick has taken that opportunity,...UK-Based BJJ Gym Breaks World Record for Longest Jiu-Jitsu Class Ever
Oct 19, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on UK-Based BJJ Gym Breaks World Record for Longest Jiu-Jitsu Class Ever
“Revolution Martial Arts Academy”, a UK-based Jiu-Jitsu gym (in Dewsbury, Yorkshire), has pulled off an amazing feat… It put together a 24-hour Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class in order to...The Story Of Carlos Alvarez – The First Blind Hispanic BJJ Black Belt
Sep 29, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on The Story Of Carlos Alvarez – The First Blind Hispanic BJJ Black Belt
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu isn’t just a martial art… For many, it’s also a way of life. And for some, it’s even more than that – such as for Carlos Alvarez. Carlos Alvarez is...John Danaher Speaks About Giancarlo Bodoni: “Never Let People Underestimate What You Can Become”
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Not matter how dissatisfied with your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey you may be so far, there’s always going to be room for progress. For becoming better… And even for completely reinventing...Investment Expert Explains How Success In Business & Martial Arts is Really Similar
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An investment expert in the field of cryptocurrencies, businessman, and digital influencer Antônio Neto Ais recently had an opportunity to train with the legendary Rogério Minotouro. Being...Mike Bates – BJJ Black Belt & Royal Marine – Raises Over $200K for Pediatric Hospital
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Mike Bates is one of the most interesting people you’ll hear about in your life. He is a BJJ black belt and a head instructor at Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds (United Kingdom), as well as a Royal...Garry Tonon: “Self Improvement Demands Sacrifice & Suffering”
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If you’re someone who’s looking to improve themselves in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or life in general… Then you already know how difficult that can be. It’s not simple, to say the least, and it...TeQuan Monte Has Cerebral Palsy, But Trains Hard – And Has Been Promoted To BJJ Blue Belt
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Inspiration in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu comes in all sorts of ways. But if you’re looking for something – for someone – who’s going to make you both smile and want to keep training, then look no...Teddy Atlas’s Boxing Motivation For BJJ Athletes: “On One Given Night…”
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The world’s unfair – that’s a given. But you still have a choice: to either become bitter about it – or do something that could put you ahead of the curve. It’s the same thing in life and...Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Work Ethic: “I Sacrificed Everything I Have”
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These days, it seems that everybody wants to become “great” at something. And no wonder, as achieving greatness often stands shoulder-to-shoulder with having lots of money, attention,...Renzo Gracie: “Jiu-Jitsu Is Everything”
Jun 01, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Renzo Gracie: “Jiu-Jitsu Is Everything”
There’s no denying it. As soon as you started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, you were hooked. And now – weeks, months, and years after that first class – not much has changed. Except...Gunner Felmlee is a 12 Year-Old BJJ Athlete with a Rare Heart Condition
May 13, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Gunner Felmlee is a 12 Year-Old BJJ Athlete with a Rare Heart Condition
Image Credits: Sanabul Gunner Felmlee is a true BJJ champion! Born with an extremely rare heart condition, called “unicuspid aortic valve”, Gunner has had his first heart surgery when he...Chatri Sityodtong, ONE Championship Chairman & BJJ Brown Belt: “Happiness Stems From Living An Authentic Life”
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It’s easy to compare your journey to the journeys of others… To gauge how well you’re doing in comparison to them. And to, in the process, get sad about how “little”...The Power Of Jiu-Jitsu: How Kyle, BJJ Brown Belt, Pressure-Tapped a 260lbs Bodybuilder
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There’s no denying it… Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can be a true superpower once you get good at it. It makes you tougher and better able to overcome hardships, both in training and life in...Andrew Wiltse Starts A Business: “This Is A Passion Project & It’s Going To Succeed”
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Andrew Wiltse is one of those athletes whom you can’t help but enjoy watching compete. His unique, “buzzsaw” game has earned him many grappling fans around the world; but it’s...Roberto Aguilar, 76 Years Old, Promoted to BJJ Black Belt by Romulo Barral
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You know what they say: it’s never too late to become who you’re meant to be. And it’s never too late to start doing what you love; so, if you haven’t started training...Gilbert Burns Helps BJJ Student Return to Training After Brain Surgery
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Gilbert Burns is both a great athlete and a fantastic human being. Namely, after his UFC 273 fight with Khamzat Chimaev – during which he challenged Chimaev as none other athlete did in the UFC...Robert Drysdale: “Going To The Gym Was As Natural As Sleeping”
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Almost everyone who continues training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu after the first couple of months (and years) has come to, in one way or another, fall in love with Arte Suave. If you’re one of those...Harley Flanagan, Cro-Mags Frontman & BJJ Black Belt: “You Have No Choice But To Keep Going”
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Harley Flanagan is a legendary punk pioneer who, by the early 1980’s, had founded and become a frontman of the well-known Cro-Mags band. Dave Grohl himself has said that, without the Cro-Mags,...Soldier Blinded By Explosion Becomes BJJ Champion: “Jiu-Jitsu Is My Coping Mechanism”
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Robert Long is a BJJ purple belt and former British soldier, who served in the Lance Bombardier’s 4/73 Special Observation Battery. On his last patrol in Afghanistan, his vehicle triggered an...Travis Stevens Gives Advice to Young People: “Put Your Happiness First”
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Travis Stevens is an Olympic silver medalist Judoka, as well as a BJJ black belt under John Danaher. His focus, determination, mental and physical endurance are just some of the things that make him...Purple Belt World Champion Returns To Training 2 Years After Suffering Stroke
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It’s always tragic when a serious injury or health issue occurs to someone from the BJJ community… And it’s even more tragic when it happens to someone who is young. Ronaldo Silva,...MMA & BJJ World Champion Bibiano Fernandes: “‘Later’ Is A Word That Doesn’t Exist In My Life”
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When you’ve been martial arts for long enough, you start to understand that it isn’t just that you’re preparing yourself for them… But that martial arts are actually preparing...Inspired by Jiu-Jitsu, Entrepreneur Promotes Social Action to Motivate Low-Income Families
Aug 26, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Inspired by Jiu-Jitsu, Entrepreneur Promotes Social Action to Motivate Low-Income Families
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a driving force for many, no matter their background. It pushes you to be a better person, not just because of yourself – but also because of the people around you. The...