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Tom DeBlass Went From ‘Dadbod’ to Incredible Shape with Easy Strength &...
If you have been training BJJ for even a week, you know challenging it can be, but also how rewarding physically and mentally. It is an amazing martial art and sport that introduces you to a wide...
View ArticleTips For Women Who Want To Start Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Yes, it’s finally here! You read that headline correctly. For all the beautiful, brave women that have decided to start their journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, this article is here for you . Written for...
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Should You Start BJJ If You’re Not In Shape?
We’ve all felt that heavy pit of anxiety in our stomachs before the middle school play — a scary rite of passage when you are a kid. In my case, I performed the famous Cyrano de Bergerac “nose”...
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‘Listen To Your Body’ or Overtrain: What is the Best Formula To Achieve Your...
When you train BJJ, you will often hear advise from various people telling you to ‘listen to your body’. What does that mean and is that really going to make you reach your goals? First off, you have...
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Purple Belt Jason Statham Training BJJ To Get in Shape For Fast and Furious...
The famous Hollywood actor Jason Statham is preparing for the upcoming Fast and Furious spin-off Hobbs and Shaw, where he will be teaming up with the force of nature that is The Rock aka Dwayne...
View ArticleDean Lister Walks In On A Man Robbing Him And Refuses To Assault Him Even Tho...
Dean Lister aka Boogeyman had quite an interesting night the other day. The ADCC & UFC vet walked in on a man who was robbing his San Diego home. Dean Lister: “Jiu-Jitsu Is Not Gi Or No Gi, It’s...
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Dean Lister’s Scary Looking Home Invader Has Been Identified
Photo of Lister and Glover by Jiu-Jitsu Mag Dean Lister aka Boogeyman had quite an interesting night the other day. The ADCC & UFC vet walked in on a man who was robbing his San Diego home. Dean...
View ArticleRickson Gracie On If Steven Seagal is a Legit Martial Artist
Written by Brandon Hetzler who is Gracie Jiu-Jitsu black bet under Rickson & Kron Gracie, 7th degree black belt in Jugoshin Ryu JuJutsu. When asked by a reporter if Master Rickson Gracie thought...
View ArticleIncorporating Swimming for the Grappler
Guest post by James Duscio, a BJJ black belt under Walter cascao vital and runs Cascao Evolution BJJ out of Las Vegas nv. As a BJJ athlete, we are always looking for an edge. Well I say walk to that...
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BJJ Competitions: How Are Masters Different From Adult Divisions?
By Guillaume Huni, BJJ black belt and BJJ instructor at Kimura BJJ Academy in Belgrade, Serbia When competing in BJJ past the age of 30, you have the option to enter some tournaments in the master...
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Palhares Hated Jones Match Refuses To Explain on Why He Schaubed it
Rousimar Palhares had one of the worst matches of all time at KAsai. In a Craig Jones duel he just kept on framing and disengaging. Clearly the Brazilian felt he was unprepared. He told MMAFighting: “I...
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Four Tips for Judoka Getting Started in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) are close cousins. Anyone who knows the history of Judo and BJJ know that they have common roots—Mitsuyo Maeda was a Japanese Judoka, who transmitted the art to...
View ArticleRickson Gracie Reveals Thoughts On Rubber Guard after all this time: I Don’t...
Rickson Gracie is nothing if not somewhat consistent. The Gracie family patriarch has been adamant about his old school approach to bjj for quite some time even saying things like: Rickson Gracie: ‘A...
View ArticleMat Time Is Important But Real Progress in BJJ Comes From Something Deeper
“It’s not about the number of hours you practice, it’s about the number of hours your mind is present for the practice.” – Kobe Bryant The number one answer to most people’s question of “how do I get...
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You Need This Half Butterfly Triangle By Tom DeBlass
Most of us get caught up using our half guard to try to control the weight and pressure our opponents are able to inflict on us, while we are desperately trying not to let them pass our guards. Last...
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Finding The Right Grappling Game For Your Body Type & Personality
A Grappler’s game starts to develop after around 4 years of training or around a purple belt in BJJ. However, that doesn’t stop a white or blue belt from experimenting with different things. Finding...
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Tyron Woodley Promoted To BJJ Black Belt By Din Thomas After Submitting...
Tyron Woodley’s dramatic win over Darren Till at UFC 228 on Saturday night was made a little bit more special by the fact that he also got promoted to black belt in BJJ by UFC vet Din Thomas. Woodley...
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Renzo Gracie Reveals Family Secret To Avoiding The Triangle in the Arm-in...
The traditional beginner Gracie Jiu-Jitsu guard pass where you stack your opponent and put one hand in and one hand out and pass to the side is still being thought widely in BJJ academies. Now, many...
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The Most Effective Ways To Memorize Grappling Techniques
Many times, students will scarcely remember a technique they practiced in class by the end of the week. Sometimes the move is entirely forgotten by the end of the class! With so many techniques being...
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Should I Use My Strength and Size in BJJ?
Being physically bigger, and stronger than your opponent is always an advantage in BJJ. However, it’s very important to realize that those factors don’t necessarily guarantee a victory. A heavyweight...
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