Mindset

2x European Champion, Emilia Tuukkanen shares some home truths about being a competitor. Follow Emilia via her athlete page www.facebook.com/EmiliaTuukkanenBJJ1. You have been so nervous before the fights that you couldn't feel your arms.2. You have...

By Dr Rebecca Hill You may have heard of this mental technique. What you may not realise is that you probably already use it. If you quickly review your opening tactics...

By Sam Joseph Alliance, Gracie Barra, Atos, Carlson Gracie, Yamasaki, Brasa, Soul Brothers, Big Brothers, Team Lloyd Irvin, Gracie Humaita, Brazilian Top Team, Renzo Gracie – the list goes on....

By Gavin AllinsonThe BJJ weight classes span 6kg, that’s nearly 14lbs in imperial measurements. It’s pretty obvious that you want to be as close to the top of your weight category...

By Mike LengCompetition. It’s something that comes up eventually for every martial arts practitioner.Why should you compete? Is it worth it? Do you even have to?I'm going to start this...

Words: Callum MedcraftWhen I started Jiu Jitsu, I was hell bent of being promoted to blue belt as quickly as humanly possible – hands up if you felt the same?No...

By Dr Rebecca Hill9:00 a.m., Friday 27th January 2012.  I’m about to step on the mats at the European Championships. This is my very first international competition. And the thoughts...

Words: Dr. Rebecca HillBelts and gradings are a much debated topic in the world of Brazilian jiu jitsu. Experienced practitioners may tell you to forget about the belt, that it’s...

By Roger J SpillerePull guard, look for an opportunity to execute the scissor sweep, or, if possible, shrimp out and look for an arm bar or the omoplata … It...