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Lessons From Robson Moura (Athlete Journal 32)
School kept me busy this week, but I managed to make it to an amazing seminar over the weekend.
Jess Papi
When Training Goes Right (Athlete Journal Entry 18)
This week I started rolling harder, lifting more, and dialing in my diet. It was a good week.
James Kearns
How to Maximize BJJ Training with Minimum Time
To maintain your movements and conditioning, what you do on days you are not grappling is critical to your success in BJJ.
Samuel Spiegelman
Balancing Intelligence and Intensity (Athlete Journal 31)
I'm starting to learn how to achieve balance in my training, and it's a great feeling.
Jess Papi
Going to Worlds (Athlete Journal 30)
It's official: If I can come up with the means, I've decided to head to Worlds in about a month.
Jess Papi
The Beginner's Guide to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
"That's gross and I'm never doing that." That was my thought the first time I saw people training Brazilian jiu jitsu.
Becca Borawski Jenkins
How Conditioning, Mobility, and Recovery Are Essential to Successful BJJ
It is Sam Spiegelman's goal to provide BJJ practitioners with everything to keep training for a lifetime.
Breaking Muscle Editors
Back in the Weight Room (Athlete Journal 16)
Although I've shifted my Olympic weightlifting focus, I know it helps me as a grappler and I was happy to get back to lifting this week.
James Kearns
Back to My Roots (Athlete Journal Entry 26)
I have a short break from school, and I'm taking the time to up my intensity and have fun with my training.
Jess Papi
The Trials and Tradeoffs of Being a Competitive Athlete
Valerie Worthington's journals portray the immense value and annoying struggles of competing in BJJ.
Breaking Muscle Editors
You Win Some, and You Lose Some (Athlete Journal Entry 15)
Last Saturday I competed in the New York Open and lost my very first match to a guy who beat me two years ago.
James Kearns
You Either Win, Or You Learn (Athlete Journal 28)
I had high expectations going into my match on Saturday, but it didn't go as I had planned.
Jess Papi
Taking Home Gold (Athlete Journal Entry 14)
Although I wasn't as prepared as I usually am, last weekend's tournament turned out to be a huge success.
James Kearns
The Top 10 BJJ Rashguards for Women
I own about forty rashguards and these are the ones I wear the most. I tried to narrow the list down to five, but I just couldn’t do it!
Sally Arsenault
Things Are Changing in the BJJ Competition World
The BJJ game is changing in ways being missed by many in the community. Are you keeping up?
Samuel Spiegelman
Pre-Tournament Taper Week (Athlete Journal 27)
This was a lighter training week due to school, sickness, and preparation for the Boston Open next weekend.
Jess Papi
Need Therapy? Try Jiu Jitsu (Athlete Journal Entry 26)
Spring break came to a close this week, and I wasn't ready. Fortunately, my training helped me get through it.
Jess Papi
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