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Sleep to Win: How Your Mattress Could Be Affecting Your Training
Is your mattress wreaking havoc on your sleep patterns - and your training, too?
Sally Arsenault
Healing Time Can Be Learning Time (Athlete Journal 60)
Although I had to take it easy this week because of a few injuries, I still learned a lot and taught an advanced class.
Jess Papi
"How to Love a Grappler" (Book Review)
Valerie Worthington's book is a guide for the family and partners of people who train BJJ.
Sally Arsenault
3 Fundamental Core Exercises You Need in Your BJJ Strength Program
Grapplers require a strong core to help prevent motion and to transfer power from the hips.
Samuel Spiegelman
My First Competition as a Purple Belt (Athlete Journal 59)
I competed at my first tournament as a purple belt on Saturday, and I took second place in the division.
Jess Papi
"Mastering the Crucifix" (Product Review)
Black belt Matt Kirtley and purple belt Marshall D. Carper have joined forces to bring us this innovative BJJ instructional.
Sally Arsenault
Tournament Training Week (Athlete Journal 58)
This week I took it easy and focused on getting ready for my next tournament this weekend.
Jess Papi
The 2014 Masters World Championships (Athlete Journal 43)
I am happy with my experience at Worlds, and after competing ten times this past year, it is time to rest and get ready for 2015.
James Kearns
10 Tips for Surviving Your First BJJ Class
Don’t be overwhelmed. Beginner classes everywhere go through the same sequence. Here's what to expect.
Sally Arsenault
4 Steps to Increasing Strength to Weight Ratio for BJJ
In BJJ, a competitor does not need to be as strong as possible. A competitor needs to be strong for his or her body weight.
Samuel Spiegelman
Keep Training When Life Is Busy (Athlete Journal 57)
Every second of every day has been occupied by something I had to do for school or the gym this week, but I'm ready to take on the challenges.
Jess Papi
Gold at the New York Pro (Athlete Journal 42)
After winning gold last weekend, I’m feeling pretty confident as I get ready to head out to Masters Worlds this week.
James Kearns
Groundswell Grappling Concepts Rashguard (Product Review)
This rashguard remained light and comfortable even in the most disgusting, sweaty rolls.
Sally Arsenault
5 Outstanding People I've Met Thanks to BJJ
Over the years I have met many people who have become longstanding friends, teachers, confidantes, and business partners.
Valerie Worthington
The Power of the Purple (Athlete Journal 56)
Even though my mind and body were working against me this week, I forced myself to get some hard training.
Jess Papi
A Bittersweet End to My Training Cycle (Athlete Journal 41)
Thirteen weeks of training hard came to an end this week. I'm happy with the progress I've made and ready to compete.
James Kearns
10 Signs You’re Getting Serious About Jiu Jitsu
That first class BJJ is an explosion. Before you know it, you can’t live without it. How did you end up there?
Sally Arsenault
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