5 Ways to help you choose a BJJ Academy

5 Ways to help you choose a BJJ Academy

by | Jan 6, 2016 | Beginners, BJJ, Safety, Training

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...
BJJ Training: 8 Tips to Keep You Improving

BJJ Training: 8 Tips to Keep You Improving

by | Feb 18, 2015 | BJJ, Training

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....
BJJ Training, Learning from newbies

BJJ Training, Learning from newbies

by | May 20, 2014 | Beginners, BJJ, Safety, Training

Black eyes, bloody noses, scratches on the face or neck, tweaks of the neck, overly aggressive headlocks, etc. We all know these are occupational hazards of training the ‘gentle art’, but they seem to be more frequent when we roll with the “Squids”. To...