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No Cavemen Allowed: The Danger of Instincts

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No Cavemen Allowed: The Danger of Instincts

Whenever I introduce a new student to Brazilian jiu-jitsu, I gently temper expectations. I try to explain that jiu-jitsu is a long journey. I talk about how the learning curve may feel impossibly steep and I let them know that the nature of experimentation is that they will fail; so

Anatomy 101 for the Jiu Jitsu Athlete

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Anatomy 101 for the Jiu Jitsu Athlete

Master the art of jiu-jitsu and you have mastered the science of anatomy. Understanding how the body moves and knowing what positions make us strong, and our opponents weak, is what jiu-jitsu is all about. Equally important is to know our anatomy and understand the components of the musculoskeletal system.

Last Couple of Weeks…

Last Couple of Weeks…

Garry Tonon: Toe Hold (Submission Grappling, Brown, Black)

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Garry Tonon: Toe Hold (Submission Grappling, Brown, Black)

Level Up: The RPG Training Model

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Level Up: The RPG Training Model

I grew up playing games. Final Fantasy. Chrono Trigger. Secret of Mana. Dungeons & Dragons. Pokemon. Ultima Online. I spent so much of my formative years immersed in these worlds that they have imprinted themselves into the way that I perceive reality, and that ripple has touched the way that

The #1 Hack to Improve your Jiu-Jitsu Immediately and Get Faster Results

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The #1 Hack to Improve your Jiu-Jitsu Immediately and Get Faster Results

Roosevelt Sousa, Nathalie Ribeiro beat fierce competition to claim first places in ADKOM and ADQOM brackets in Brazil

Roosevelt Sousa, Nathalie Ribeiro beat fierce competition to claim first places in ADKOM and ADQOM brackets in Brazil

One evening, one mat, twelve competitors, two champions. Roosevelt Sousa and Nathalie Ribeiro beat tough opponents on their way to first place in the Abu Dhabi King of Mats and the Abu Dhabi Queen of Mats. The mat set up this Thursday, December 2, at the Florianópolis International Airport was

Abu Dhabi King of Mats and Abu Dhabi Queen of Mats to Bring Jiu Jitsu's Top flight to Brazil

Abu Dhabi King of Mats and Abu Dhabi Queen of Mats to Bring Jiu Jitsu's Top flight to Brazil

The AJP Tour lands this week in Florianopolis, Brazil, for the return of both the Abu Dhabi King of Mats and the Abu Dhabi Queen of Mats series. The two six-people competitions will go on December 2nd, at the Florianópolis International Airport. The winners of the two brackets will get

13th ADWPJJC: Black Belt Finals Set as Main Brackets Deliver High-Level Jiu-Jitsu on Day 5; Brown Belt Champions Crowned

13th ADWPJJC: Black Belt Finals Set as Main Brackets Deliver High-Level Jiu-Jitsu on Day 5; Brown Belt Champions Crowned

Day 5 of the 13th ADWPJJC, this Thursday, November 18, was the stage for the absolute elite of Jiu Jitsu competitors. The adult male black belt division and the adult female brown/black division delivered thrills for the crowd both on the stands and watching at home on TV and

13th ADWPJJC: Black Belt Aces Fight to the End in Country Qualifiers to Secure Their Spots in the Main Brackets

13th ADWPJJC: Black Belt Aces Fight to the End in Country Qualifiers to Secure Their Spots in the Main Brackets

Day 4 of the 13th ADWPJJC, this Wednesday, November 17, was devoted to the country qualifiers in the adult black belt and adult brown belt divisions, as well as the main brackets in the adult purple belt and blue belt divisions. Among the black belts, a long list of well

13th ADWPJJC: Global Champions Crowned After a Thrilling Day of Matches in the Masters Division

13th ADWPJJC: Global Champions Crowned After a Thrilling Day of Matches in the Masters Division

The third day of Jiu Jitsu in the 13th ADWPJJC, this Tuesday, November 16, was entirely devoted to the Masters division. Athletes from all over the world came together to test their skills on the mats. Brown belts and black belts gave their all in search of the ultimate glory.

Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu Jitsu Championship Medalists to Share US $800,000 in Cash Prizes

Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu Jitsu Championship Medalists to Share US $800,000 in Cash Prizes

The world’s top athletes will return to Abu Dhabi for the 13th ADWPJJC, the largest event on the global Jiu Jitsu calendar, from November 14-19, at the Jiu Jitsu Arena. The registration rate reached 90% in the various categories of the championship An incredible US$800,000 worth of

ADGS Rio: Black Belt Champions Crowned After a Sunday Filled with Jiu-Jitsu in the Highest Level

ADGS Rio: Black Belt Champions Crowned After a Sunday Filled with Jiu-Jitsu in the Highest Level

Day 3 of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio had it all. The Professional black belt division treated the crowd to a full day of intense action on the mats. It had comebacks, blowouts, all kinds of techniques, tons of submissions and awe-inspiring takedowns. Here’s how each weight class

ADGS Rio: Black Belts in the Masters Division mix talent and experience in a thrilling day 2 of Jiu Jitsu in Brazil

ADGS Rio: Black Belts in the Masters Division mix talent and experience in a thrilling day 2 of Jiu Jitsu in Brazil

Day 2 of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio saw the experienced and talented Black Belts in the Masters division take the five mats by storm. Since 10AM, hundreds of athletes gave all they had in each match in search of the gold medal. Well known names like ADWPJJC champion

ADGS Rio: Purple Belts and Brown Belts Put on a Show on Opening Day in Brazil

ADGS Rio: Purple Belts and Brown Belts Put on a Show on Opening Day in Brazil

Day 1 of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio was a complete success. Hundreds of athletes stepped on the five mats set up at the Velodromo, in the Olympic Park, this Friday, October 22. Both the Professional and Masters division were filled with thrills from beginning to end. The highlight

ADGS Rio: See Who's on the Run for the Black Belt Gold Medals in Brazil

ADGS Rio: See Who's on the Run for the Black Belt Gold Medals in Brazil

ADGS Rio: see who’s on the run for the black belt gold medals in Brazil It’s fight week! The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio is scheduled October 22-24, at the Velodromo, in the Olympic Park. Over 700 athletes will fight to the end in search of the 3000

ADGS RIO: Final Days to Register; Join the Greatest Competitors in the World for Three Days of Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil

ADGS RIO: Final Days to Register; Join the Greatest Competitors in the World for Three Days of Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil

The final registration deadline for the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio is October 15. Don’t miss out on the date and join the greatest competitors in the world in three days of Jiu Jitsu in Brazil, on October 22-24, 2021, at the Olympic Park’s Velodrome. The ADGS Rio

Abu Dhabi to host biggest global Jiu Jitsu events in November as World's best head home

Abu Dhabi to host biggest global Jiu Jitsu events in November as World's best head home

Jiu-Jitsu World Championship to kick off month-long carnival at global home of the sport from 3-11 November The 13th edition of Abu Dhabi World Professional Championship follows from 14-19 November Abu Dhabi – 02 October 2021: Abu Dhabi will reinforce its status as the global home of jiu-jitsu in November with

13th ADWPJJC: UAEJJF and AJP Call on Athletes From All Nationalities for Five Days of Jiu-Jitsu in Abu Dhabi

13th ADWPJJC: UAEJJF and AJP Call on Athletes From All Nationalities for Five Days of Jiu-Jitsu in Abu Dhabi

The world is coming to Abu Dhabi one more time. The 13th Edition of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu Jitsu Championship is scheduled November 15-19. In five days of competition at the Jiu Jitsu Arena the absolute elite of the sport will showcase their skills. The 5-day program includes

Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Miami: Season Opener Crowns International Roster of Champions in a Day Filled With Jiu-Jitsu Greatness

Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Miami: Season Opener Crowns International Roster of Champions in a Day Filled With Jiu-Jitsu Greatness

The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam World Tour is back! The 2021/2022 season kicked off this Sunday, in Florida. The ADGS Miami gathered hundreds of competitors from all over the world. All of them have the same sense of joy for being able to do what they love after such

ADGS Events in 2021 to count points in the 2020/2021 AJP Tour Ranking

ADGS Events in 2021 to count points in the 2020/2021 AJP Tour Ranking

The AJP informs that due to the special circumstances caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, a change in the period of the AJP Tour Ranking was put in effect. Although the 2020/2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam World Tour Ranking was concluded with the recent ADGS Abu Dhabi, on April 2-3,

South America Continental Pro: Black Belts Awarded After Sunday of Super Fights in Brazil

South America Continental Pro: Black Belts Awarded After Sunday of Super Fights in Brazil

The AJP Tour South America Continental Pro came to an end this Sunday afternoon, June 6th. The adult black belt finals were the highlight of a day that offered a high level of Jiu Jitsu to fans. Early in the morning, the ParaJiu-Jitsu warriors took over the fight areas and

South America Continental Pro: Black belt stars put on a show in search of glory in Brazil

South America Continental Pro: Black belt stars put on a show in search of glory in Brazil

The first day of the AJP Tour South America Continental Pro was a resounding success this Saturday, June 5, 2021. With the event having reached the maximum capacity of athletes, the 8 fight areas set up in the Fip complex, in Brusque, Santa Catarina, were packed during the almost 12

Seven Cities, Unlimited Thrills: AJP Announces Dates for the 2021/2022 Season of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam World Tour

Seven Cities, Unlimited Thrills: AJP Announces Dates for the 2021/2022 Season of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam World Tour

The AJP has announced the dates for the new season of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour. The series of events reaches its seventh edition in the 2021/2022 season. Launched in the 2015/2016 season, the ADGS has quickly become the number 1 destination for Jiu Jitsu’s top

ADWPJJC: Blue belts and Purple Belts Run the Show in Thrilling Thursday in Abu Dhabi

ADWPJJC: Blue belts and Purple Belts Run the Show in Thrilling Thursday in Abu Dhabi

The ADWPJJC kicked off its 12th edition this Thursday, April 8. Hundreds of athletes showed up to compete at the Jiu Jitsu Arena, in Abu Dhabi. The first day of action was devoted to the adult blue belt and adult purple belt divisions. There was no shortage of thrills on

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