Today, every BJJ student must learn how to develop a good strategy and plan. This means they need to spend many hours both in and outside the gym thinking about the technique. In order to defeat the opponent, a student must be able to think fast and solve many small tasks. In some w...
Jiu-Jitsu is an intense and challenging workout for every part of your body. The average class lasts from an hour to an hour and a half, and during this time you will be pushed to your limits. Especially when rolling with all you have, Jiu-Jitsu is an excellent test of your physical...
One of the unseen advantages of BJJ is what the difficulty of learning, drilling, and rolling does for you.Stepping into a class after consuming months studying a technique, striving it, and being damaged by everyone is not a great feeling. What is a good feeling is walking in the next d...
BJJ What to Expect for your First BJJ Class First class? Good job having the courage to get on the mats! There are TONS of information out there but there are basic concepts that stand the test of time and gyms. What to wear: For gi classes, wear a clean gi if you have one. Mo...
BJJ is an excellent full-body workout. ... Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a particularlygood way of getting in healthy shapebecause you'll having fun while you achieve your health goals. Weightlifting, aerobics classes or jogging your way through the Shire will get you in shape, but many people do...
Protein: Consuming protein after a workout aids in muscle repair. Foods like chicken, fish, eggs, dairy, andplant-basedoptions like tofu and lentils are excellent sources. Carbohydrates: They replenish glycogen stores. Whole grains, fruits, and vegetables are good options. ...
gyms in the country. I told my friend that any good workout can be replaced by a better workout. Now don’t get me wrong, it doesn’t hurt that we are home to one of the top coaches in the world, have 5 (6 total) BJJ black belts on the mats throughout the week, have produc...
The peek-a-boo style is no longer as popular as it once was as the sport of boxing continues to evolve, but it remains an effective style for those who put in the work to master it. Some of the main reasons you should consider using the peek-a-boo style include:...
If you’re interested in program design then please check out the more detailed article I wrote calledOn Starting a Conditioning Program for BJJ & Submission Grappling. But if you just want a quick example of such a workout (plus a little bit of behind the scenes footage) then check out ...
Always a great workout with friendly people and staff who want to help you get better! The classes are well-paced with a good mix of stretching, drills, technique, and grappling- Peter TseperkasHolland Teague This facility is very clean I checked out the bathroom because I have OCD. I...