You will get tired FAST. For beginners, you will use a lot of muscle. Everybody does at first because it is your natural reaction. Grab, hold, squeeze, and smash. It is very common but try to stay relaxed. The more flexible and relaxed you are, the more mobility...
How to be a Great Jiu-Jitsu Teammate. I have trained at various Jiu-Jitsu academies around the world, Australia, North America, and Asia. There was always one constant factor between all of them. There were a few students or coaches that were great teammates. This was...
With the recent popularity of UFC, MMA, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Indianapolis is lucky enough to have a large selection of training facilities from which local Hoosiers can choose. Indianapolis has a strong connection to UFC and the MMA community due to the...
You should feel comfortable Joining a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu team is a lot like finding a new set of friends or support system. The atmosphere should match your personal goals so you can get the most from your training. You will be challenging yourself in ways you...
If you are a parent in Indianapolis searching for activities which may be great for your kids, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the best constructive outlets you can choose. The sport provides not only a lot of health benefits, but instills feelings of security almost...
For all Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners, there are times when we feel our skill is a solid reflection of our effort and time spent on the proving grounds with our coaches and peers. Other times we may feel as though we are the lowest man or woman on the totem pole....
Here at Endurance Training Center, our main priority is the continued success of our students and coaching staff. As a part of the tight knit BJJ community in Indianapolis and a member of Team James Clingerman, we do everything we can to promote the growth of the...
Endurance Training Center exists as a result of our core values. They have helped our team grow into what it is today and continue to inspire those who make our team strong. We have been able to touch so many lives and encourage others, because of those who helped lay...
“Hey Coach, when is it okay for me to fight?” As a Coach, my answer would be “EVERY DAY”. Every day of your life should be a fight, in one form or another. Learning how to deal with personal struggles, fighting back, fighting for something you believe in,...
Flashback to the fall of 2000: Prior to BJJ I was 5’10” and 195 lbs. All I did was lift heavy weight. I’m not saying I was a meathead, but… I was a meathead. I heard about a guy teaching BJJ about 30 minutes away from my hometown. So I went. I remember...
Grappling or Striking? When considering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Youth Self-Defense, parents can determine the 'grappling or striking" question by asking themselves this: “What is the main goal you have in mind for your child?” Self-Defense application: This is the...
Big news from Endurance Training Center, the premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense academy serving the greater Indianapolis area, Zionsville, and Lebanon. We are excited to announce the start of our 'Adult Striking' program at Endurance Training Center....
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