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5 THINGS THE BJJ MAT CAN TEACH US
By Sam JosephA popular topic in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu circles today is the role instructors and black belts play when it comes to “being role-models” and “providing a higher moral...
THE DREADED PLATEAU
By Sam JosephThe road to a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt can take 8-10 years if you are not a “full-time BJJ student”- which most people are not. With that...
FIVE TYPES OF JIU JITSU PEOPLE
Emilia Tuukkanen's comical look at the different types of people who train BJJ – you’ll all recognise them!1. "The Meathead"-Always sparring with 100% force-Uses even more force if someone is...
MODERN OR OLD SCHOOL: A CONFLICT WITHIN BJJ?
With 2x European Champion, Emilia TuukkanenI want to start by saying that I do not wish to hurt anybody's feelings or step on anyone's toes. I am a 22-year-old purple...
REALISING YOU HAVE TO START DIETING
With 2x European Champion, Emilia Tuukkanen1. Oh hey there's a big competition coming up soon! And, there's a perfect weight class for me! Yay!2. Thank god it's not for a...
