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Avoid Burnout On The Way To Your BJJ Black Belt

In the culture of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, it is encouraged for the athletes to train more and more. Athletes are training Jiu-Jitsu every evening, lifting weights every morning or vice versa, and doing two ... Continue Reading

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Where Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Meets Natural Movement

Solo drills are a big part of Brazilian jiu jitsu. Most schools teach similar variations of the movements we do in BJJ as solo drills. These are things you can do on your own before practice to warm up, ... Continue Reading

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Be a Team Player: Understand Your BJJ Teammates

I cannot think of a sport besides Brazilian jiu jitsu that brings so many different people together for the same reason. I’ve seen lawyers, doctors, teachers, men, and women all training on the mats. Look ... Continue Reading

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Strength for BJJ: 3 Guard-Opening Exercises

The closed guard is one of the first positions we learn in Brazilian jiu jitsu. It is also one of the hardest guards to pass. An opponent who is good in closed guard is skilled enough to both control your ... Continue Reading

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Persistence and Passion: BJJ Coach Val Worthington

Editor's Note: We know listening to podcasts isn't everybody's thing, but we don't want you to miss out on any of the amazing conversations we've had with coaches and athletes over the last couple years. ... Continue Reading

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How to Adjust Your Training Variables to Reach Your BJJ Goals

There are two questions I frequently receive from Brazilian jiu jitsu practitioners. “What is the best strength and conditioning program for Brazilian jiu jitsu?” “How should I cut weight for a ... Continue Reading

The BJJ Blue Belt: A Belt of Frustration and Opportunity

When I first started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, I remember looking around the room and seeing people with different color belts tied around their waist. A BJJ belt can symbolize many things, such as ... Continue Reading

Submission Series Pro: American Idol, Jiu Jistu Style

Simon Cowell: “I like shows where somebody isn’t a professional, has a talent, isn’t aware of it, has a normal job, and then you see something else. I like that. And that’s what that guy ... Continue Reading

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Combating Entitlement: You Have a Black Belt In Jiu Jitsu, Not Life

A few months ago I was waiting in line at my local public library. (Yep, I still go to the library. I love the library.) There was a fairly long line, maybe five or six people besides me, because the ... Continue Reading

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How to Train Specific Energy Systems to Improve Your BJJ Game

The sport of MMA is a combination of boxing, Brazilian jiu jitsu, wrestling, and muay Thai. Every mixed martial arts fighter needs to have some experience in each of these disciplines in order to be ... Continue Reading

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Positivity, Consistency, and the Keys to Success as a BJJ Novice

Everyone starts somewhere. No matter what sport or hobby you did before your first day of Brazilian jiu jitsu, everyone had a first day that was filled with various emotions. Sometimes, people are excited. ... Continue Reading

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How to Train BJJ With a More Experienced Practitioner (Or at Least This One)

I have been training Brazilian jiu jitsu for seventeen years. That’s 119 in dog years. So, not surprisingly, sometimes I feel like Spike, and sometimes newer grapplers remind me of his eager compatriot ... Continue Reading

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On the Mat for Life: Lessons In Longevity From BJJ Masters

Last weekend, the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) hosted the Chicago Open. The tournament was divided into two days of both gi and no-gi competition. One of the benefits of the IBJJF ... Continue Reading

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The BCKimonos Women’s BJJ Line: Tailored Fit, High Quality

Breaking Muscle receives no compensation in exchange for reviews. We received this product for free and did not experience typical customer service. The opinions expressed belong solely to the ... Continue Reading

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A Work in Progress: Options From Top Half Guard

In my Brazilian jiu jitsu training, I have spent a lot of time trying to pass half guard. One day, my teammate brown belt Chris White asked if I had ever thought about trying to submit from top half, ... Continue Reading

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5 Skills You Need to Compete Effectively in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Competition season is in full swing in Jiu-Jitsu Land, and many people taking the stage at all belt levels are already seasoned competitors. In addition to devoting a significant amount of time to ... Continue Reading

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My Women Only BJJ Class Experiment – One Year Later

The numbers in my women only Brazilian jiu jitsu class have been slowly, but steadily, growing. So far, four women have made it to their one-year anniversary. To mark the occasion, I asked them ... Continue Reading

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Westside Grappling: Applying the Conjugate Method to BJJ

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has been referred to as human chess for a good reason. What makes BJJ difficult to grasp is the unlimited number of possibilities that occur in order to win a match. Your ... Continue Reading

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Breakdowns and Takedowns: My Top 5 BJJ Analysis Resources

During the lead up to Nova Scotia’s Submission Series 902 Brazilian jiu jitsu event, I interviewed the headliner and my teammate, Renzo Gracie black belt Kyle Sandford. Kyle has been training martial arts ... Continue Reading

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Your Search for the Perfect BJJ Gi Belt Is Over

Breaking Muscle receives no compensation in exchange for reviews. We received this product for free and did not experience typical customer service. The opinions expressed belong solely to the ... Continue Reading

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Keep Healthy and Roll On: Inflammation and Grappling

Grapplers are more inflamed than they may realize. The high-impact training combined with poor nutritional and lifestyle habits sets up a perfect environment for inflammation. And inflammation is not just ... Continue Reading

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Drilling the Basics for BJJ Success

The best athletes in the world all have something in common. They spend thousands of hours drilling and practicing technique outside of practice. The top basketball players spend hours shooting free throws ... Continue Reading

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Submission Series 902: Canada’s First Submission-Only Event

This past Friday night, I attended Submission Series 902, Canada’s first submission-only Brazilian jiu jitsu event. It took place at Glasgow Square in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, which is about 160 ... Continue Reading

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Stay Injury Free: GPP Versus SPP for BJJ Athletes

Accomplished Brazilian jiu jitsu athletes appear to be lean, well conditioned, and strong. Yet most of them experience pain and injury at some point during their careers. Just because you are active does ... Continue Reading

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