to question one’s abilities during these times. But these plateaus are mental tests. They teach grit, patience, and the importance of consistent effort. Overcoming them requires a shift in perspective, focusing on the journey rather than the destination. ...
Here's the deal, the number one way to get better at jiu jitsu is mat time. If you're not physically on the mats consistently you will not get better. So if you want to get better at jiu jitsu faster, committing to a consistent training schedule is key. Whether you can train twice...
you want to make sure there’s as little space between yourself and your opponent as possible. Obviously, when you are on the defense, you want the opposite- create space between you and your opponent.
Learning how to safely close the distance against someone trying to hit you is one of the most important aspects of BJJ. The goal is to create or find an opening depending on the type of opponent you are facing. Half of the work is already done if you are against someone aggressive and...
With Lizares going on to become a black belt under him, Sauer obviously was an enormous influence and source of inspiration for Lizares. “My instructor Pedro Sauer, he was the one who truly planted the seed of jiu-jitsu in my brain and he allowed me to see jiu-jitsu in terms of more...
Brain Sciences, andrecent discussions on decisions of the subconscious, I was fascinated and really excited about what this meant to how we train BJJ. The more I read, the more I realized this research goes back decades and is considered fairly reliable. See alsoBenjamin Libet’s research ...
Carlos Gracie decided to learn Judo in the city of Belem do Para. Maeda had opened his academy of Jiu Jitsu there and Carlos attended classes with him for years. Carlos would also pass on the knowledge he learnt from his classes with Maeda to his brothers. His younger brotherHelio Gracie,...
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Chokes –the key is to cut the opponents blood circling to the brain by applying strong pressure on their neck (rear-naked choke, arm triangle, guillotine, etc.) Joint locks –this time, a person is applying the pressure on the opponent’s joints (armbar, kneebar, heel hook, etc.) ...
On April 27, the gym closed its doors, as the owner gave up on the expensive lease. The gym community held onto hope that we could find a new location, but by the first week of June, the now former owner made the future clear: when the city eventually reopens, Elements will not. ...