BJJ and Wrestling: Their History, Similarities, and Differences
BJJ Motivation | Your guide to improving your Jiu-Jitsu
by Nick K
1y ago
If you’re not a major grappling arts fan, you’re forgiven for not knowing that there’s a difference between wrestling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ). On the surface, these two combat-style sports can look very similar. However, they’re actually quite different. Wrestling and BJJ are both based on a grappling style of fighting. However, BJJ is all about getting your opponent to submit, while wrestling requires you to hold your opponent on their back for three seconds. A Deeper Look At Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Jiu Jitsu made its way to Brazil from Japan in 1917 when a Japanese master of this “gentle a ..read more
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How To Start And Run A New BJJ Gym
BJJ Motivation | Your guide to improving your Jiu-Jitsu
by Nick K
1y ago
Do you have the drive and ambition to open your own BJJ gym? It’s not an easy task, but with the right know-how, it can be a successful endeavor.  Opening a new Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) gym is an exciting prospect for many martial arts enthusiasts and martial arts school owners. Not only does the opportunity to share your passion for the sport give you an outlet for creative expression, but it also enables you to connect with and mentor other students on their jiu-jitsu journey. Ahead of the curve once more, Bjj has skyrocketed in appeal recently. There are now an estimated 1.5 million p ..read more
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Mat Burn in BJJ and Combat Sports
BJJ Motivation | Your guide to improving your Jiu-Jitsu
by Nick K
1y ago
For those who practice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), mat burn might seem like an inevitable part of the sport. While I don’t believe that they have to be expected, these minor injuries do tend to affect many practitioners at some point or another. Understanding how and why they occur, what you can do to prevent yourself from getting them, and how to treat them if you do end up with them, is an important part of keeping yourself on the Jiu Jitsu mats. In this article, we’ll take a look at what mat burn is, how to proactively prevent it, and what to do if you unfortunately end up with one of your o ..read more
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Review of Blue Belt Requirements 2.0 Instructional DVD
BJJ Motivation | Your guide to improving your Jiu-Jitsu
by Nick K
3y ago
In the Blue Belt Requirements DVD, third degree black belt Roy Dean is your guide to advancing in the world of Brazilian jiu jitsu. The blue belt is the rank that follows a white belt. To attain the blue belt level, you will widen your technical knowledge of the sport and spend hundreds of hours on the mat learning the efficient execution of many new techniques. In the instructional set, Roy takes you through 17 chapters in which you will learn 77 individual techniques necessary for advancing to blue belt status. In order to gain blue belt status you will have to demonstrate mastery of these t ..read more
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Best Martial Arts DVD Instructionals
BJJ Motivation | Your guide to improving your Jiu-Jitsu
by Nick K
3y ago
There are many reasons to learn Martial arts. Some people want to learn self-defense, while others want to join the armed forces. Some people want to enhance their fighting ability to give them an edge when competing. Besides the physical fitness and technique you gain from martial arts; it also improves your discipline, reaction time, and resiliency.  DVD instructionals are one of the easiest and most convenient ways to learn martial arts. You get to learn the secrets from top martial arts instructors around the world. This helps you to learn the proper technique and improve the fastest ..read more
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Should You Take a Pre-Workout for Jiu-Jitsu?
BJJ Motivation | Your guide to improving your Jiu-Jitsu
by Nick K
3y ago
In my years of training jiu-jitsu, I have found it to bring many benefits to my life. Unsurprisingly, jiu-jitsu practitioners gain skills in self-defense while engaging in a unique sport. But jiu-jitsu offers other advantageous outcomes as well. Among these, is the fact that a single training session can offer an intense workout. You may find the physical exhaustion the most difficult part about jiu-jitsu. After all, nearly every session ends with multiple rounds of rolling that call for high levels of exertion. With that being the case, many wonder if taking a pre-workout for jiu-jitsu is a g ..read more
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Best Self Defense DVD Instructionals
BJJ Motivation | Your guide to improving your Jiu-Jitsu
by Nick K
3y ago
Real-world street fighting can be unpredictable. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to control the situation you’re put into. Someone may get physical with you for many reasons. Whether it’s a drunken tough guy arguing with you or a mugger looking to steal your wallet, it’s best to train your mind and body to deal with these threats. It’s especially important to learn self-defense if you live in a dangerous neighborhood that tends to have more frequent violence.  Fortunately, there are self-defense DVDs that can help you prepare for these life-threatening scenarios. Many martial art forms t ..read more
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Which Martial Art Should You Train?
BJJ Motivation | Your guide to improving your Jiu-Jitsu
by Nick K
3y ago
Deciding which martial art to learn first can be a daunting task. There are so many arts to choose from that making the decision can feel paralyzing.  Every martial has its pros and cons. In this article we will give you a flavor of the most popular martial arts to help you decide which one might be best for your situation. With this guide, you can start your journey to becoming a martial artist.  Good luck! Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Boxing Krav Maga Mixed Martial Arts Muay Thai Judo Wrestling Kickboxing Karate Tae Kwon Do Types of Martial Arts Martial arts can be categorized into diff ..read more
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Benefits of BJJ
BJJ Motivation | Your guide to improving your Jiu-Jitsu
by Nick K
3y ago
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu contrasts with other martial arts because it provides solutions for all phases of combat. Other disciplines like Tae Kwon Do or Kung Fu focus on striking and rely on a person’s strength and speed, but speed and strength is not important when you are laying on your back. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu differs from other martial arts in this way. While other martial arts rely on strength and speed, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu relies on superior technique and leverage. Is Jiu-Jitsu safe to practice? Accidents can happen. However, lack of seriousness during training and the resultant careless app ..read more
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Best MMA Instructional DVDs
BJJ Motivation | Your guide to improving your Jiu-Jitsu
by Nick K
3y ago
What are the best DVDs to learn MMA? Mixed Martial Arts is technically a combination of many martial arts into one. Over the years, it has developed its own identity to stand as an art on its own. Yet, there have been very few ways to learn the sport, until now. In the past, MMA training videos were rare, and you had to cross train in separate styles to get a good start. Fortunately, MMA instructional lessons have improved substantially in recent years. This list will review the top DVD lessons that will offer you a great foundation for MMA. Whether you crave to be the next Bas Rutten or Georg ..read more
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