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Teenage Jiu Jitsu Sensation Nicky Ryan Talks Polaris Title Win Over Masakazu Imanari

Teenage Jiu Jitsu Sensation Nicky Ryan Talks Polaris Title Win Over Masakazu Imanari. Andy GonzalezAndy Gonzalez is a coach at Aces Jiu Jitsu Club. He has earned his BJJ Brown Belt under 2nd Degree Black Belt, Professor Mikal Abdullah. Follow Andy on Twitter at @GoGoGonzilla Andy lives in Austin, Texas with his wife Amanda and […]

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Veteran who lost legs in Afghanistan inspiring others by learning jiu-jitsu

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Jiu-Jitsu practitioner Garrett Carnes is a “no excuses” kind of guy. It is how he approached his career in the Marines and it’s how he continues to approach life even though he lost both his legs when he stepped on an IED during his second tour in Afghanistan in 2012. Carnes, who […]

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Competition Mindset Part 2: For Best Results Be Prepared

Continued from Competition Mindset Part 1: Stop Making Excuses In the realm of competition, your mindset can greatly depend on how you prepared.  It is critical to prepare properly for competitions, both from the moment you find out about the competition to the day of the competition to the moment you step on the mat. […]

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Demi Lovato is Back on the Jiu Jitsu Mats

Demi Lovato posted a photo to Instagram in her Brazilian jiu jitsu gi after an intense rolling session at her jiu jitsu academy in Los Angeles. Despite being “sweaty” after her workout, Lovato — who left rehab earlier this month — looked healthy and ready to tear the mats up once again. “Sweaty, messy jiu jitsu hair.. 😝💪🏻 […]

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Nashville State Lawmaker Wins Campaign While Practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

He won Beth Harwell’s long time seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives, but Representative Bob Freeman is also a winner in martial arts. Rep. Freeman’s victory over Republican Brent Moody is significant because the district 56 seat has remained red for 30 years. The freshman lawmaker joins the democratic caucus as a moderate voice […]

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According to Ex-Navy SEAL Commander, Smart People Practice Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

What does Andrew Wilson, the CEO of video game powerhouse Electronic Arts, have in common with singer Demi Lovato or the actor and investor Ashton Kutcher? They all practice Brazilian jiu-jitsu, a style of martial art considered a form of “physical chess.” Former U.S. Navy SEAL Jocko Willink has practiced the martial art throughout his adult life. The former platoon commander and co-author […]

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Gordon Ryan and Fabrico Werdum Set to Square Off in Combat Jiu Jitsu Match

The former UFC heavyweight champion Fabrico Werdum is set to face fellow grappling ace Gordon Ryan in a combat Jiu Jitsu match in Monterrey, Mexico, on Feb. 22, 2019. The announcement was made by Eddie Bravo Tuesday night and was confirmed by both Werdum and Ryan over social media. The biggest difference between Combat Jiu Jitsu […]

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How Jiu Jitsu Helps NFL Defensive Player Jacob Martin Make the Tackle

(Curated Article sourced from Seattle Times) Jacob Martin prepared for his rookie season with the Seahawks a little differently. In July, just weeks prior to the start of his first NFL training camp, the 21-year-old defensive end and his brother — New York Jets linebacker Josh Martin — flew to Torrance, Calif., to train Brazilian Jiu […]

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Competition Mindset Part 1: Stop Making Excuses

Very early into competing I realized that any time I give myself an out by making an excuse, whether it be in talking to others about my match or tournament or internally to console myself for losing, it always resulted in repeating my mistakes. Excuses are easy. They soften the blow of losing. But they […]

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Aces Jiu Jitsu Club Technique of the Week | Arm Drag Trip

Do you sometimes struggle with Jiu Jitsu take downs? Feel like there are a lot of moving parts? Well, this week’s take down is called “Old Faithful” and it is ridiculously simple! It’s the ARMDRAG INSIDE TRIP – or outside trip if you both have a “same side” stance. It’s so simple that this weeks […]