Training Tips
BRAULIO ESTIMA ‘THE BJJ DOCTOR’ IS BACK!
Back by popular demand, Brauilo Estima – our BJJ Doctor from the print magazine – will now be answering your questions once again! If you’re looking for advice on how...
WHEN TO FLO AND WHEN TO GO: THE ART OF MEASURED TRAINING
Picture: GoLive at Frota AcademyJiu Jitsu has long held a trump card within the realm of martial arts, as you can spar HARD – day in, day out – and...
BEAST GRIPS: TIPS FOR MINIMISING JOINT PAIN IN FINGERS
Words: Sophia McDermottAs a jiu jitsu athlete, if you play a lot of spider guard or work with the lapels and sleeves, then the constant gripping on your fingers can...
THE THINGS WE CAN LEARN FROM WHITE BELTS
"It is often said that managing expectations is the key to happiness. With that in mind, consider how white belts typically celebrate their first stripe and belt promotions."About the author: Sam...
Five Takedowns Even Guard Players Should Know
Ok, we get it, you want to be the next Paulo Miyao, but don’t you think it’s important to have a few high percentage takedowns to fall back on? Maybe...
GETTING TATTOOED AND NOT MISSING TRAINING
Article via Barbara Hale @hale_bjj How to get a new tattoo without missing out on training? Time-off can be a real torment whether you're a BJJ junkie or a recreational...
PRE-PERFORMANCE ROUTINES
By Dr Rebecca Hill Take a moment to reflect on your best performance. Just before stepping on the mats, what were you thinking? How did you feel physically and emotionally? What...
COMMON MISTAKES WHEN DIETING
With Mike LengDieting - it’s a funny old thing.Everyone does it eventually. From the bodybuilder who just wants to be as big and strong as possible, to the athlete who...
BEING A GREAT TRAINING PARTNER
About the author: Sam Joseph is a 3rd degree black belt, head instructor and owner of Buckhead Jiu Jitsu in Atlanta.There are many aspects to the BJJ lifestyle. We get...
SUPER FOODS FOR SUPER FIGHTERS
Words: Gavin AllinsonIf you want to get the best out of your body and mind it’s important to use the best possible fuel available. I was speaking with Braulio Estima after...
STRUCTURING A CLASS – THE HOWS AND WHYS
Words: Oliver GeddesEvery instructor has their own individual way of running classes at their academy. Some prefer drilling, some prefer as much hard sparring as possible. What I aim to...
TIPS TO LEARNING BJJ FASTER
About the author: Sam Joseph is a 3rd degree black belt, head instructor and owner of Buckhead Jiu Jitsu in Atlanta.As a Brazilian jiu jitsu instructor, one of the questions I...
