Tag: jiu jitsu
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The Submission Only Downtown Showdown in Leg Lock City
Why did I sign up for a competition that is submission only? Why did I sign up for a competition that allows all leg locks except for heel hooks? Why did I sign up for a competition that allows mouth and nose smothering by hand? Why did I sign up for a competition that allows…
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Book Review: Jiu Jitsu 201 From Blue to Black and Back to White by Ricardo
Congratulations! You are now a new BJJ blue belt. I bet you’re thinking, “now what?” I recently wrote a post where I go into detail about what I am expecting myself to do now that I have a blue belt. You can read that here. Today I want to share with you a book I…
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Got Your Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Now What?
So you got your blue belt, now what? This post is sort of a companion post to this one https://downculture.com/2023/04/10/how-i-became-a-blue-belt-in-brazilian-jiu-jitsu/ – kind of like a part 2. As a white belt you were told to just “keep showing up” and to defend and survive. Well, you kept showing up, defended like your life depended on…
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Getting Your Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
I had a big dumb smile on my face on the ride home after practice. Then I thought to myself “wait a minute, now you have to compete in the blue belt division oh sh*t.” There was something in the air that night at the JiuJitsu gym. I noticed I was successfully sweeping more. I…
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How to Sign Up for a Free Trial Jiu Jitsu Class and What to Expect on Your First Day at a BJJ Gym
After reading my last blog post, I have successfully convinced you, with my incredible hypnotic powers of persuasion, to join a free trial jiu jitsu class. Now you want to see what all the fuss is about. You want to know why everyone is having so much fun without you. Don’t worry, I got you.…
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I will convince you to go to a free trial jiu jitsu class
Imagine yourself, walking around with confidence, your chest sticking out, your shoulders back, your head high, your stride strong. As you walk by other people, they notice the smirk on your face, a tiny grin that suggests you know something they don’t, an inside joke or a secret that they wish they knew. The people…
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Getting My Fourth Stripe on My White Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
You’ve come a long way since walking into the gym and signing up for a jujitsu membership. Just walking through the doors and deciding that this is something you want to dedicate your time to, is a feat unto itself. A reminder that most people don’t do jujitsu, most people who do join end up,…
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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…