Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Anxiety
As if I needed even more things appreciate about BJJ, I'm truly grateful for its role in helping me to combat anxiety and depression.
Approaching BJJ Training With a Giving Mindset
By approaching every training session with a giving mindset, we can all elevate our teammates and ourselves, and motivate one another. It will also have a profound effect on our approach to life off the mats.
Thoughts on Advancing to Blue Belt
About two months ago, after nearly three years of training, I received an email from my BJJ academy notifying me that I’d been selected to test for blue belt.
What Role Do You Play In Your BJJ Academy?
I’ve developed a theory which I hope enables me to be a better training partner and has the added benefit of enhancing my development as a Jiu Jitsu player.
Learning How to Learn
Today while in class at my BJJ academy, I discovered a breakthrough past what had been a source...
Proximity to Greatness in BJJ
Access to the current legends of BJJ is one of the things that keeps our sport it legit and pure, and is key to why the BJJ community is so special.
Letting Go of the Ego
One of the benefits of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu that I love the most is the opportunity to learn...
The Mental Health Benefits of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Last week in class at my Jiu Jitsu academy as the active part of the warmup began, I...
Why Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
When I set about to learn a martial art, I never could have imagined that I would have found myself in the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
