Mauy Thai is one of the most effective martial arts on the planet. Most striking martial arts focus on theories and controlled situations, but Mauy Thai takes it a step beyond. It focuses on learning through actual training and sparring. Our excellent Mauy Thai coach Roger breaks down a plethora of techniques and combinations and […]
When you’ve been training awhile you start to pick up techniques here and there and eventually build what’s called a game plan. A game plan is a detailed list of your “A” game containing what techniques you know and are somewhat proficient with. When push comes to shove, these are the moves your going […]
Yoga is described as a discipline that includes breath control, meditation, and the use of specific poses designed to improve one’s health and relaxation. In Bjj, the body gets banged up over time and yoga can help keep the body more resilient and improve flexibility. Certain types of yoga can help incorrect imbalances in […]
Someone who competes in Jiu Jitsu for the first time will most likely come across an adrenaline dump during their first match. This is your body’s way of dealing with a fight-or-flight reaction that occurs due to the stress of being out on the competition mat for the first time in front of a crowd […]
Something that I’ve had to learn the hard way in Jiu Jitsu is to do what your bad at. At the end of the day it’s the only way to get better at something you want to do. If you want to make music, you must get better at playing an instrument or singing. […]
People that work in a labor-intensive job and still have time to come in and train have my respect. It’s hard enough working construction all day, but to come in and grind it out on the mats in another thing all together. The people that participate in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and do that have […]
One of the most dangerous things in Jiu Jitsu isn’t a technique; it’s someone who refuses to tap, even though a submission is locked in. Tapping to submissions is essential to prevent injuries and prolong your Jiu Jitsu career. Although it sometimes occurs with higher belts, this is mostly applicable to white belts. When you run into […]
Many people come to Jiu Jitsu for a variety of reasons and for some they aspire to do it in a professional capacity. When someone wants to become a professional grappler it’s important for them to know that there isn’t much money in it currently, but it’s getting better as time goes on. This isn’t a […]
As a newer student, when it comes to open rolling, it can be difficult to recall any technique when you are trying to train. The biggest factor here, because you are not used to rolling yet, is the adrenaline that’s released in your body as you train. With the adrenaline dump, your body tenses […]
One of the hardest things in Jiu Jitsu, besides training, is convincing your non-Jiu Jitsu friends to try it out. I know I’ve tried countless times to bring my friends into the gym to try a class. Mainly so they can see and understand why I love Jiu Jitsu so much. Luckily, after enough […]