As a caveat, I am an intermediate lifter, but I think it is important to think about how weight lifting should be incorporated into your overall plan of being a better Jiu-Jitsu athlete. Often times we see an athlete lose a match or even some in class training to a stronger athlete and think that …
The answer to this question really depends on your situation and goals. There are many important benefits training Jiu-Jitsu can bring. Finding an amount of training that fits your goals and lifestyle for the long run is what is best. That doesn’t mean that more is better. Consistency is the main ingredient to growth as …
I have competed in a lot of different weight classes over the years. When I started Jiu-Jitsu I had just finished my senior season of high school wrestling at 145lbs. I stayed around that 150 lbs for the first 3 years of my Jiu-Jitsu and then bulked up a little bit to get to 175 …
I think journaling is an underrated tool in the quest for mastery and especially Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Most people have the wrong idea about journaling where you are going to be writing down every step of every technique in a class. And with each class having several techniques and 3-10 steps then that is going to …
Matt Jubera is a beast. If there is something that can mess up my diamond and my frames is his head pressure so I hope you all enjoy his instructional” Xande Ribeiro 7x World Champion, ADCC Champion I am really excited to release my first DVD Head Pressure Passing System through BJJ Fanatics. It is …
What makes the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class format? There are a bunch of ways to format a BJJ class and quite a difference in feel and format. I think the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class has to be formatted for beginners specifically. Before Class I like to think about how my beginners feel even before class. …
When you are starting out in BJJ it is important to figure out what other gear you might need. Really you don’t need much other than your gi and a some rash guards, but everyone wants to geek out when they start out a new hobby. Usually you will get a starter gi or kimono …
What is Adult BJJ Classes are like To help you get comfortable for your first BJJ class, let’s break it down a bit. Beginner BJJ classes start with a bow as a sign of respect and a warmup of less than 10 minutes. Generally the warmup consists of be body weight exercises. Before COVID-19, this …
General Etiquette Come with a positive attitude. Show respect by bowing on and off the mats. Greet your fellow classmates. Address black belt instructors as Professor and other instructors as Coach. Be on time to class, but late is better than not being here. Refrain from coaching your children from the benches. Avoid talking that …
BJJ stands for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It is a martial art that specializes in grappling and submissions and originated by the Gracie family in Brazil in the early 1900s with its roots in Japanese Judo. Its popularity in the United States exploded in the 1990s when the Gracie family launched the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) and …
