There are many different positions in Jiu-Jitsu that form a sort of hierarchy of control. Each position has its unique advantages and disadvantages. If you are in a disadvantageous position, it should be your top priority to first survive, and then escape to a more advantageous one. Once yo...
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu without Gis still provides most of the same benefits as using a Gi. They aren’t heavy, are breathable, and are pretty durable on the mat. While the benefits of each clothing type are the same on the surface, they each have some differences that need to be examined ...
Celebrities in Jiu-Jitsu Jiu Jitsu's Birth in Brazil The history of Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil is not a settled or linear event and it has many forms and theories. One thing does seem to generate some consensus. The fact that one man had a strong influence in the sport’s inception, Mitsuyo...
This collective experience forms a foundation of knowledge and conditioning that all his other achievements are built on. Whether it’s climbing, jiu-jitsu, the Tour de France or strongman competitition, first you have to put in the time to build yourself one hell of a base. Specificity of ...
In fact, nutrition is what ensures boxers are maximizing their gains and getting the most out of every session. It also aids in the recovery and rehabilitation process when the boxing gym doors close. Have you ever wondered what high-level boxers eat during training camp, which allows them to...
meaning "yielding way." In 1882, Dr. Jigoro Kano, president of Tokyo's University of Education, incorporated what he thought to be the best jujitsu techniques into what is now the sport of judo. It emphasizes using balance, leverage, and movement in all of its skills, especially throws. ...
Reflections on Gake and Gari Leg Actions in Ashi Waza and Origins of Judo in the US were added. An article on Go no Kata was added. An Updated Judo Bibliography was added to the Judo Book page. Many other pages are also updated with new information including Jokes, Polls, Go no Kata,...
Mikey Musumeci doesn't train and compete to fight and win medals or belts - but to live the life of a martial artist. His growth asa Jiujitsu practitionerdirectly influences his growth as a great human being. In the end, it's all about kindness and respect - both on and off the ...
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Consider the Miyao brothers: both twins are BJJ black belts that spend a crazy amount of time on the mats: training all the time with no other hobbies, competing weekend after weekend without a break, and possessed of a notorious disregard for their own orthopaedic safety. (I know we’re ...