Month: November 2022
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Motor Imagery and Visualization in Jiu Jitsu OR How to Get Better at BJJ if You Can’t Train
This week I won’t be going to jiu jitsu class because of a cold. Rest and recovery is what I need. And lots of hot Aguapanela with ginger (a Latin American home remedy for when you are sick, and it’s tasty). Since starting BJJ over a year ago, I’ve had to take weeks off, here…
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Should White Belts Give Advice?
People have opinions about everything. Jiu jitsu is no exception. At least the people on BJJ Twitter are far more reasonable and nicer than MMA Twitter. Go see for yourself. You would think people with no fighting experience wouldn’t get so upset about the intricacies of a pay per view bought. I try and stay…
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What Keeps You Showing Up to Jiu Jitsu?
Hello fellow white belts! I asked the question “What keeps you showing up to jiu jitsu practice?” on Twitter. The responses were great and also helped me ponder why I keep showing up each week to BJJ as well. Here are the responses I’ve got so far to, “What keeps you showing up to jiu…
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