The Art of War in Jiu-jitsu: Translating War Strategies into Jiu-jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is often referred to as a "gentle art," emphasizing technique, leverage, and intelligence over brute strength....
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David Figueroa-Martinez
Jun 17, 20233 min read
CHESS Principles to Enhance Your Jiu-jitsu
The worlds of chess and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) may seem worlds apart, but there are surprising similarities between the two. Both...
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David Figueroa-Martinez
Jun 10, 20233 min read
How Jiu-jitsu Can Aid Trauma Victims
Trauma can have a profound and lasting impact on a person's life, affecting their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. While there...
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David Figueroa-Martinez
Jun 8, 20232 min read
Unmasking The Most Toxic Traits in Jiu-jitsu
Like any other human endeavor, BJJ is not immune to toxic traits that can undermine its positive aspects and hinder personal growth. In...
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David Figueroa-Martinez
Jun 7, 20231 min read
In Honor of Arnett: CureBound
The Jiu-jitsu Community recently lost Gracie San Diego Black Belt Erik Arnett to cancer. Arnett was an incredibly loving, giving, and...
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Malakai
Jun 4, 20233 min read
The Art of Mentoring
Mentorship plays a vital role in any discipline, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is no exception. As a BJJ mentor, you have the power to...
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David Figueroa-Martinez
Jun 3, 20232 min read
Essential Skillsets for Being A Great Instructor
As BJJ continues to gain popularity worldwide, the demand for skilled instructors has risen proportionately. Being a great instructor in...
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Malakai
Jun 2, 20232 min read
Battle Strategies Unleashed: Unlocking the Secrets In Jiu-Jitsu
Like a battlefield, the BJJ mat demands mental agility, adaptability, and cunning. To gain an upper hand in this grappling realm,...
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David Figueroa-Martinez
Apr 17, 20233 min read
Review: Vanilla Gorilla Journal
Considering I'm going on my twelfth year of training I've tried various methods of logging my training. Everything from my own memory,...
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David Figueroa-Martinez
Feb 5, 20231 min read
Pressure and Control Concepts
Often grouped into the category of "Invisible Jiu-Jitsu", pressure is an attribute that some students gravitate to early while others...
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