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Guide to Utilizing a Journal for Jiu-Jitsu
Keeping a journal is an invaluable tool for BJJ practitioners to enhance their understanding, track progress, and refine their...
David Figueroa-Martinez
Aug 7, 20233 min read
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Creative Ways to Monetize Your Jiu-Jitsu Passion
Many BJJ athletes participate in the sport for the love of it, there are also opportunities to turn their passion into a lucrative...
David Figueroa-Martinez
Jul 31, 20233 min read
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Building a Quality Women's Jiu-Jitsu Program
While the martial art was traditionally dominated by men, women are increasingly drawn to its benefits, both physical and mental. To...
Malakai
Jul 20, 20232 min read
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The Dangers of Comparison
As practitioners, we often find ourselves caught in the trap of comparing our progress to others. Whether it's a higher belt, a more...
Malakai
Jul 15, 20233 min read
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Top 7 Must Have Coaching Resources for Jiu-Jitsu Instructors
As a BJJ instructor, it's essential to constantly improve your coaching abilities to guide and inspire your students. Thankfully, in...
Malakai
Jul 13, 20232 min read
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Mental Performance: Keys to Success in Jiu-jitsu
While technique, strength, and agility are undoubtedly important, it is the mental skills that often separate the good from the great in...
David Figueroa-Martinez
Jun 26, 20232 min read
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The Infinite Mindset Approach to Bjj Coaching
While technical proficiency and strategic understanding are essential, adopting an infinite mindset approach to BJJ coaching can...
David Figueroa-Martinez
Jun 23, 20232 min read
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Conquering Lower Back Pain: A Comprehensive Guide
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a physically demanding martial art that requires strength, flexibility, and endurance. While BJJ can be...
Malakai
Jun 19, 20233 min read
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The Art of Mentoring
Mentorship plays a vital role in any discipline, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is no exception. As a BJJ mentor, you have the power to...
Malakai
Jun 4, 20233 min read
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Dealing with Overthinking
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a physically and mentally demanding martial art that requires both technical expertise and strategic...
Malakai
May 22, 20232 min read
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The Benefits Of Cross Training
Cross-training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) can provide a number of benefits, including: Improved physical fitness: Cross-training in...
Malakai
May 8, 20231 min read
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Tips: How To Improve Outside The Gym
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a complex martial art that requires constant practice and improvement. While training regularly at the gym...
Malakai
Apr 3, 20232 min read
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Tips: Bjj Tips for Beginners
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, or BJJ, is a martial art that has gained popularity in recent years due to its effectiveness in real-world...
Malakai
Mar 19, 20233 min read
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Safe Takedowns For Jiu-Jitsu
As beautiful, artistic, and deadly as Jiu-Jitsu can be, an often neglected area of the sport has been the stand up portion. Whether it's...
David Figueroa-Martinez
Feb 13, 20233 min read
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Pressure and Control Concepts
Often grouped into the category of "Invisible Jiu-Jitsu", pressure is an attribute that some students gravitate to early while others...
David Figueroa-Martinez
Feb 5, 20231 min read
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Building A Positive Gym Culture
Gym culture is the number one reason for a gym's success or failure. As much as some people believe that it's important to have a world...
David Figueroa-Martinez
Jan 30, 20235 min read
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Tips: Bad Jiu-Jitsu Habits
Jiu-Jitsu is hard, it's even harder when you pick up bad habits and play the game, thinking this is the way it should be played....
David Figueroa-Martinez
Jan 11, 20233 min read
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IG Post: Loyalty
Loyalty is a weird thing in Jiu-jitsu. It's expected from students to instructor. Unfortunately lines get blurred when money is paid for...
David Figueroa-Martinez
Nov 30, 20221 min read
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Principles of Mentorship
One of the greatest aspects that we will encounter is the mentorship relationship that comes from Jiu-Jitsu. For myself, it’s been one of...
David Figueroa-Martinez
Jan 28, 20225 min read
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Grips are Currency
The greatest currency in Jiu-Jitsu in my opinion are the use of grips, both offensively and defensively. No matter the position, standing...
David Figueroa-Martinez
Dec 31, 20213 min read
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