Have you ever dreamed a dream so big that you didn’t want to tell anyone else? Something you desire more than anything else in this world? If you have, you are like most people in the world today – we ALL have dreams – and we all dream BIG dreams. I have a question for […]
Author: Mikal Abdullah
Professor Mikal Abdullah is a 2nd Degree BJJ Black Belt, veteran, father, philanthropist, and founder of Aces Jiu Jitsu Club. You can find her personal Instagram account with the handle @cerebralbjj or just stop by one of our locations and get a session in!
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is an martial art that has been around for hundreds of years. In today’s world, it still remains popular because of the dynamic skill set that it creates and hard work that it demands. Across the world today there are millions of people who train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, but there is one […]
7 Secrets to Defunk Your Gi
7 Secrets to Defunk Your Gi Would you want to roll with someone who has a funky gi? Of course not! If you train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu long enough, your gi(s) will stink from time to time. It’s only natural with all that sweat. Your gi can pick up bacteria and other foul-smelling germs from […]
As you are walking through life, there are few things that are more important than being respected by those around you. Respect comes from your values and how you carry yourself. Have you ever wondered why you started to look at yourself differently since you started studying Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? Is your head higher, are your […]
Whether you’ve been training Jiu Jitsu for only a few months or have been studying it for years, everyone has the occasional doubt in their abilities when it comes to participating in tournaments or even just simply some light rolling. It’s only natural to feel some fear when your skill is being put to the test. […]
Is Your Child a Superhero?
Want to elevate your child’s superhero status? The easiest way to do so is sparking their interest in training martial arts, specifically Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ). Read on to see why training BJJ helps your kids with their superhero training and helps to develop their character/personal development. Mikal AbdullahProfessor Mikal Abdullah is a 2nd Degree BJJ […]
Four Secrets to Eat Like a CHAMPION
You are what you eat may be the most commonly used phrase about food. We’ve all heard this phrase, right? Yet, it has never been truer than it is today. For most people, the way that we live today leaves very little time for eating a balanced diet. We are always so busy with work, […]
Rigan Machado, 1 of 5 brothers, was born on the 2nd of July 1966 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Today he is an 8th degree red and black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Carlos Gracie Jr. Having notable accomplishments under his belt, such as the 1996 & 1997 Weight and Absolute Pan American Championship. […]
Getting kids to sit down at the table is a challenge in itself. Then, getting them to eat healthy, filling meals? Forget about it! While it might seem impossible, there are plenty of ways to sneak in vitamins, protein, and veggies into meals. Mikal AbdullahProfessor Mikal Abdullah is a 2nd Degree BJJ Black Belt, veteran, […]
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is a social activity. Think about it, how good would you be if you had no one to train with? You need social skills to have teammates that are willing to train with you. Without appropriate social skills, people will avoid you and you won’t be able to improve your BJJ skills. […]