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Approaching BJJ Training With a Giving Mindset

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Philosophy
2018-01-302018-03-04 ~ BudoBelly ~ Leave a comment

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.

Top Five Reasons to Train BJJ Over 40

BJJ Blue Belt 02
2018-01-302019-10-10 ~ BudoBelly ~ Leave a comment

I often hear people ask if they’re too old to begin training a martial art, specifically BJJ past the age of 40. I didn’t begin training BJJ until I was 45.

Thoughts on Advancing to Blue Belt

Earning my BJJ Blue Belt
2017-12-132019-10-21 ~ BudoBelly ~ Leave a comment

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 On the Team at Your BJJ Academy?

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Over 40
2017-11-082019-10-21 ~ BudoBelly ~ 6 Comments

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.

The Importance of Proper Form When Strength Training

Strength training for BJJ
2017-11-082018-02-26 ~ BudoBelly ~ 9 Comments

I freely admit that I’m a complete nerd when it comes to studying proper form when strength training. I even go so far as to analyze videos on YouTube and Instagram and critique the form of the posters. I’m sure that this is partly due to a slight case of OCD, but much of it … Continue reading The Importance of Proper Form When Strength Training

Learning How to Learn

2017-11-072018-02-26 ~ BudoBelly ~ Leave a comment

Today while in class at my BJJ academy, I discovered a breakthrough past what had been a source of frustration for me for quite some time. I realized that I was finally learning how to learn. When I first began training BJJ and for a long time thereafter, my mind got lost in the details. … Continue reading Learning How to Learn

Book Review: Sumo for Mixed Martial Arts

Sumo wrestling for MMA
2017-11-062019-10-18 ~ BudoBelly ~ Leave a comment

Sumo for Mixed Martial Arts: Winning Clinches, Takedowns, & Tactics By Andrew ZerlingForewords by Steve Scott and Stephan Kesting I was first exposed to sumo wrestling by attending a tournament in Osaka, Japan several years ago, which inspired me to read more about this art form. It was obvious from watching the matches that there … Continue reading Book Review: Sumo for Mixed Martial Arts

Proximity to Greatness in BJJ: One of the Greatest Benefits of Jiu Jitsu

BJJ Competition
2017-11-022019-10-10 ~ BudoBelly ~ Leave a comment

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 When Training BJJ

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2017-11-022019-10-10 ~ BudoBelly ~ 5 Comments

It's been difficult for me to learn to release my ego from the BJJ learning process. I love the opportunity to learn a new skill at this stage in my life.

Book Review: Kettlebell Simple & Sinister, By Pavel Tsatsouline

2017-10-312019-10-21 ~ BudoBelly ~ 5 Comments

Kettlebells enable me to train muscle movements that mimic those used in BJJ. This is great for strength and mobility, and has excellent cardio benefits.

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