Tag: bjj
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Signed up for another Jiu Jitsu tournament for January 2023
I signed up for a No Gi AND Gi competition. Round Robin. I’ve never done a No Gi Comp but why the heck not. This will be my third competition ever. I’m currently 0-2 in competing in bjj. I have a good feeling about this next one. I have to make sure I don’t psych […]
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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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Losing a Match in a Jiu Jitsu Competition
I’m 0-2 in jiu jitsu competition. Remember when I said not to get discouraged in jujitsu? I should’ve taken my own advice. “Our Jiu-jitsu game is so personal to us that we take losing personal. We need to approach it more from a scientific approach. You don’t suck, you just haven’t figured out the answer […]
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Have You Ever Switched BJJ Gyms?
Here is a question from Brooks, from our private BJJ Lounge Twitter Space… “What has your experience been like switching gyms? I love where I am but there’s another nice place that I’ve visited that’s much closer to where I live.” I’ll go first. Since I’ve only been doing it for just over a year […]
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Struggle, Pain, and Jiu Jitsu OR Why You Might Be Missing Something in Your Life
There’s something fun about fighting everyday. It makes me feel alive. Everyone should learn how to fight. Preferably in a controlled, safe, and friendly environment (although not everyone can). To learn a martial art. If you have a friend who does jiu jitsu, they probably wouldn’t shut up about it when they first started. Telling […]
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Arm Bars, Collar Chokes, and Families
Tonight we learned the Duck Under from standing, a Back Take to Cross Collar Choke, Cross Collar Choke to an Arm Bar. My wife is good at cross collar chokes from the back, who knew. A family who pays money to learn how to choke each other, stays together. My wife and her younger brother […]
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Getting Ready for Jiu Jitsu Class
Walk the dogs first before leaving so our mini-spitz doesn’t pee on the carpet. The gi should be hanging on the rack in the bedroom. Hopefully I washed the gi’s yesterday or I will have to get up early to wash them and also put them in the dryer and they will shrink and feel […]
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You’re Never Too Old to Start Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
The man in the featured picture above is Christopher Wienandt. He was 60 years old when he competed in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. “Get out there. It’ll be hard at first – harder than you could ever imagine – but it’s worth the effort. You’ll be healthier, you’ll feel better about yourself, and you’ll be part […]
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New Designs: White Belt Mindset, One Word BJJ, Coffee and Chokes, Choke City, BJJ (Life) Guard, and Watch Out for Guard Pullers
I have 6 new designs for the aspiring arm breaker! Check out the downculturestore.com to find your favourite design Be sure to use ‘JIU2022’ promo code at checkout and get 15% off most items in the store White Belt Mindset – Slider Sandals One Word BJJ – Classic Tee Coffee and Chokes – Mug Choke […]
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