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Very often, we see people of similar athletic ability, physical attributes and natural grappling instincts progress at different speeds on the mat. This has less to do with the individual and more to do with their methods in training. There are some specific things you can do right now, right away to boost your mat […]
HOHENFELS, Germany — Two U.S. Army Soldiers on the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Team Hohenfels took home medals at the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation European Championship 2019 in Lisbon, Portugal, Jan. 14-21. After one week of competing, Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher McMillian won the silver medal in the Super Heavy weight class and Capt. Jeff Linzey brought […]
Neflix announces they are developing a movie that explores the origins of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Dead or Alive, which will be directed by José Padilha who is known for Narcos, Robocop, Elite Squad, and Elite Squad: The Enemy Within. Details include that Greg Silverman’s Stampede is producing along with Padilha who is also co-writing with Peter Maguire. Dead Or […]
Mark this one under videos that will hit you right in the feels! This kid in Brazil hangs out at the academy all of the time, hoping to train in the gi. When he is given one finally, he breaks out in tears. Andy GonzalezAndy Gonzalez is a coach at Aces Jiu Jitsu Club. He […]
Comedian Chris Gethard’s never been afraid to delve into his personal struggles. His 2017 HBO special, Career Suicide, humorously and candidly dug into his lifelong battle with depression and anxiety, giving fans a glimpse into a corner of the comedian’s life not often seen by the public. Now, in a new essay on Medium, Gethard is revealing another […]
Jonah Hill is moving past his high school insecurities.The 35-year-old actor remembers getting beat up in high school by bullies who trained in Jiu Jitsu, and is now tackling the sport himself.“In high school the dudes who did Jiu Jitsu used to beat the s— out of us at parties so it turned me off to it […]
There’s a crossover between big-wave surfing and jiu jitsu, but it’s different than what you might think. It’s not about raw strength. It’s not about ego. It’s about being grounded. It’s about humility, and respect. “There’s no fakers in surfing or jiu jitsu,” confirmed professional surfer Eli Olson when he spoke with Adventure Sports Network this winter. […]
We’ve all seen or read stories about Jiu Jitsu students that use their training in real-life self defense scenarios. Reading these accounts of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in action never gets old. Here’s a new one from one of our very own Aces Jiu Jitsu Club members… “Y’all – Jiu Jitsu is real. Today I was attacked […]
Emil Fischer is a name some of you may recognize from various Jiu Jitsu articles across the internet. While most of his writing accolades come from his work for Jiu Jitsu Times, we’re lucky enough to have him do monthly articles for our Aces Jiu Jitsu Club blog as well! Aside from being a talented […]
“Ever since I was twelve years old, my mom wanted to bring us to America. She said we’d be able to reach our goals faster. At first she came alone. In Peru she had a nice government job, but here she mopped floors and washed cars. It took forever to get our papers because she […]