Finger tapping for BJJ starts with one very important step – choosing the best tape available to you. You’d be surprised how much pain you can spare yourself if you start using BJJ finger tape as soon as you notice the first signs of arthritis. So let’s take a look at a few solid...
As BJJ practitioners, we are taught the value of playing the guard, so much so that it is taught in the first week of class. Theclosed guardis a basic example of a guard we learn early on. Regardless of type, the guard teaches the value of using your legs as a barrier to defend a...
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art that emphasizes ground fighting. One of the most fundamental elements of BJJ is the use of various sweeps to reverse the…
Rolling with someone who has a dramatically different body type than you can be a serious challenge in jiu-jitsu, but with patience and practice, your smaller training partners can help your BJJ improve while you give them a challenge as well....
Controlled Aggression:Aggression in BJJ should be focused and controlled, not reckless. Final Thoughts Becoming more aggressive at the start of a BJJ match is about preparation and mindset. By developing a tailored opening sequence and drilling it to the point of automaticity, you reduce hesitation...
Martial arts teach countless techniques for dealing with an opponent. Whether grappling on the mat in BJJ, Shuai-Jiao, or Judo, or squaring off in a ring with kicks and punches in Karate, Kung Fu, or Taekwondo, the goal of martial arts is to learn the skills, practice them until they ...
To practice slipping a punch, you can do so with or without a training partner. Some types of heavy bags (usually teardrop shaped) hand at head level and can be used as aids to practice slipping. Alternatively, if you’re feeling creative, hang a tennis ball from the ceiling by a piec...
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Many experts can earn over $100,000 a year by devoting just one day a week to this endeavor. Expert witnessing can be challenging and fun. It is also agreat learning experience. Most of the work can usually be done from a home office.By James J. Mangraviti...
1. Athletes in the heat of competition, such as during an Ironman triathlon, need a higher carbohydrate intake than they would on a typical easy training day. Duh. If you're going to go destroy yourself for 9-17 hours, you may need some added glucose on board. Interestingly,research sugg...