March 2017 - alldaybjj

Four Poses for the Yoga Newbie /// By: Calvin Corzine

As a follow up to our previous blog about Yoga as a Natural Compliment to BJJ (http://www.alldaybjj.com/blog/2017/1/24/yoga-a-natural-compliment-to-jiu-jitsu), here are four poses for those of you who do not already practice yoga to incorporate into your warm up and cool down. 1. Side angle – Turn the front leg out so the toes point forwards, bend […]

Social Media and Sponsorship in BJJ

Social media avenues such as FaceBook and Instagram make it easier than ever to “brand” ourselves in relation to our jiu-jitsu. This can be both a good or bad thing, depending on what your goals are. Some people look to social media to become overnight superstars for whatever reason – ego, finding sponsorship, etc. In […]

The Blue Belt Journey /// By: Vincent Inoncillo

Now that you’ve read our post on the stages every white belt goes through (http://www.alldaybjj.com/blog/2017/2/19/stages-every-white-belt-goes-through), we’ll now take you through the next chapter of your jiu-jitsu journey – the blue belt. During this stage, you will be the hammer while white belts are the nails… and at the same time you are the nail for […]

The Jiu-Jitsu Nomad

Somewhere in between the academy loyalist and the creonte, there is the BJJ nomad. While it’s technical meaning is a person who does not stay long in the same place; a wanderer – the BJJ nomad can be someone who hasn’t quite found their place in a new place just yet or like the true […]

For the Love of BJJ: Couples Who Compete Together

While most of us wish that our significant others would catch the jiu-jitsu bug along with us, there are couples out there who epitomize a seamless partnership on and off the mats. It’s one thing to train together, but it’s another to be able to compete together. Two couples who recently competed at Pan Ams […]

Takedowns vs Pulling Guard /// By: Vincent Inoncillo

Whether you’re in a jiu-jitsu competition or sparring in class, the focus is to achieve a submission. In order to get a submission a dominant position needs to be established beforeband. With that in mind a game plan is necessary to get to those winning situations and top positions. There are a couple primary avenues […]

The Top Ways to Annoy Your Instructor and Higher Belts

In Jiu-Jitsu, respect is not just a word, but an action that goes far beyond the mats. We are taught to respect our instructors, training partners, and the hierarchy of the belt system. Sometimes our attitudes, egos, and ignorance get in the way and we do things (most times unintentional) to annoy our instructors and […]

Why Consistency is Key in Jiu-Jitsu

Every martial art requires respect and discipline. In order to become successful in the martial arts, particularly jiu-jitsu, consistency is key. Unlike most martial arts, to earn a coveted black belt in jiu-jitsu, it can take anywhere up to 10 years and you have to be over the age of 18. That means that if […]

The Faixa Preta

We all begin our jiu-jitsu journey for many different reasons. For some, it is to learn how to defend themselves. For others, it is to stay in shape or to become a fighter. Whatever the case, in the end, we most always realize that jiu-jitsu is so much more. It is no longer a hobby, […]

Recovery After Hard Training

We have all been there at some point or another, whether it was after a hard BJJ training session, gym workout, or playing an old sport for the first time in awhile… our bodies feel like it was run over by a truck. Your muscles ache, your joints are stiff (and sometimes swollen), and it’s […]

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