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 […]
Continue readingSocial 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 […]
Continue readingNow 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 […]
Continue readingSomewhere 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 […]
Continue readingWhile 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 […]
Continue readingWhether 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 […]
Continue readingIn 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 […]
Continue readingEvery 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 […]
Continue readingWe 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, […]
Continue readingWe 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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