September 2017 - alldaybjj

Nick Name Culture /// By: Jared Weiner

World Champion Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida, or “Bochecha,” has one of the more infamous nicknames in BJJ. Literally meaning “cheek” or “big cheeks,” Almeida was given this nickname when he first began training as he was a bit overweight and his cheeks were prominent.Photo credit: @marcusbuchechaThe nick name is not a new thing. Nicknames have been […]

Travel Tips for BJJ /// By: Raquel Pa’aluhi-Canuto

Raquel and Renato in Brazil.My husband and I travel often. From the outside looking in, we seem rich and like we’re living the life. But the truth is, we are very smart travelers. We weren’t always this way but over time we’ve learned a handful of things that’s saved us thousands of dollars. Today I […]

Are You Helping or Hurting Your Game By Studying Your Opponents?

Leandro Lo beating Nicholas Meregali during their second meeting at the 2017 Pans. Photo credit: Dion Watts // @shotbywattsFor example: Nicholas Meregali has fought Leandro Lo three times in the last year. He lost two out of the three times they fought but maintained his guard game. At Worlds, he continued to maintain his same […]

Reasons Why Jiu-Jitsu is Awesome

Photo credit: Moises Lopez/Honeybadger BJJ For those of us who have already managed to get bit by the BJJ bug, we can give you 101 or more reasons why Jiu-Jitsu is so awesome. However, when explaining BJJ (and all of its awesomeness) to others who have no idea what it is, it may sound like you’re […]

Maturity in BJJ Pt. 2: Jiu-Jitsu Parents /// By: Vincent Inoncillo

Photo credit: Cobra Kai Jiu-Jitsu, Las VegasAs we are all aware, ego is quite apparent in jiu-jitsu. It exists at all levels and lives differently in all practitioners. From beginners to all the way up the ranks, there is a certain attitude that exudes ego. As far as the different levels it does exist in […]

Why You Should Attend Class More Than Open Mat

Photo credit: Bryant Pangelinan I recently had a conversation with a black belt friend who has always been a proponent of attending and/or hosting seminars, as well as continuing to be a student of the game by attending classes with his professor. This brought up the topic of jiu-jitsu practitioners who would rather spar than attend […]

BJJ Injuries Over Time /// By: Dr. Ethan M. Kreiswirth, PhD, ATC

Shot credit: Lance Emery PhotographyOver the years, nothing really surprises me anymore regarding joint dislocations, blood, or unconscious fighters. If I were to recall what has challenged me as a medical provider, I’d have to say, head injuries, chest pain, and pace makers in the Master level fighters. As a black belt, I understand the […]

An Open Letter to White Belts

Photo credit: Inverse Jiu-JitsuNot everyone is out to get you. Yes, we make fun of white belts all the time but we genuinely want to see you guys learn and improve. With that being said, if you don’t know what you’re doing when you’re in a live training situation, please slow down. If you think […]

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