October 2017 - alldaybjj

How NOT to Be a Good Training Partner

Ever since I started training, it has been drilled into my head that “you cannot get better without training partners.” While most of us are on the same page about this, there are others who haven’t gotten the memo. Don’t know what makes a terrible training partner? Here’s a short compilation of how NOT to […]

The Greatest Act of Humility in BJJ

During my last trip to Brazil on my last night in Rio, we stopped to eat dinner at a restaurant in Leblon. Our waiter spoke English and recognized my husband’s cauliflower ear right off the bat. He started talking to us about jiu-jitsu, asked us where we trained, and how long we would be in […]

The Reality of BJJ Training for Law Enforcement Officers

I recently overheard a conversation at the gym about how police officers should at least be a blue belt in BJJ. While I don’t necessarily disagree with this, I think the bigger picture of the public’s perception of what “skills” a police officer should have and the actual reality of the training they receive while […]

Ego in BJJ: The Blue Belt /// By: Vincent Inoncillo

Now you’re a blue belt in jiu-jitsu. You’ve put in the time and effort on the mats and you’ve been rewarded for your efforts. Being awarded a blue belt in jiu-jitsu is a big deal because it shows your dedication and hard work. A lot of practitioners begin their journey but never make it this […]

One of the Most Important Things I Learned from BJJ: Value

When we think of the things we’ve learned from Jiu-Jitsu, values come to mind — respect, honor, loyalty, etc. But what about the word, “value,” itself? The meaning of the word value is simple: 1) the regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something; and 2) a person’s principles […]

The Prestige of BJJ Competitions /// By: Vincent Inoncillo

IBJJF World Championships at California State University Long Beach The recent topic of jiu-jitsu tournament medalists and how prestigious their accolades are is quite the conversation. We all know it takes some heart to even step into the gym and begin your jiu-jitsu journey. It takes a braver soul to step onto the competition mats […]

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