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5 Common Mistakes People Make At Grappling Competitions
Every time I referee at a grappling competition, I see certain behavioral patterns among BJJ competitors. These are things I know that I have done, and sometimes still do, and some of these behaviors are mistakes. I’ve identified 5 common things competitors do that are counter productive:Too much time on the feetI get it. You…
JOCKO WILLINK: “YOUR KIDS NEED TO EXPERIENCE FAILURE TO CONTEND WITH THE VICIOUS WORLD THAT AWAITS”
Below is a piece of curated content from The-Father-Hood.com. Jocko Willink is an intimidating customer. Weighing in at a 104 kilos of lean muscle, he’s a fearsome man-mountain with a freshly shaven head. He’s also a legend in the Special Operations world. The former Navy SEAL commanding officer led the most decorated special ops unit…
Are All Jiu Jitsu Techniques Created Equal?
In a recent conversation with a blue belt, I heard something that got me thinking… My blue belt friend had been rolling with an higher belt (purple or brown) and caught him with a “mercy” lock (the technique Vagner Rocha hit on Marcin Held at Kasai) and the upper belt responded by calling the move…
Why You Should Study Tape To Prepare for Matches | Aces Jiu Jitsu Club
As a jiu jitsu competitor, no skill has helped me prepare for superfights and competitions more than tape study. A lot of people don’t realize just how powerful tape study can be, so I’ll break down my reasons for and methods of doing it. Back when I first started competing, my attitude was always “I’ll…
4 Reasons to Cross Train
The jiu-jitsu world is small, so small in fact that we very often see bitter rivals share the mats with each other in order to exchange data and “cross train”. Some instructors discourage their students from cross training as a result of an antiquated concept of loyalty. Now, of course, if you are happy with…
Police Officer Uses Jiu-Jitsu Training On The Job And In Competition
When police officers graduate from the academy it’s not like their training is done. They need to stay strong and healthy to help protect themselves, their coworkers and the community. That has turned some of them into fierce competitors. One of those officers is Teresa Gillian. When most of the world is getting moving, she…
Joe Rogan on Learning Jiu-Jitsu for Self Defense
Listen to Joe Rogan talk about learning Jiu-Jitsu for Self Defense!