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Last Couple of Weeks…

Last Couple of Weeks…

Flow States - Optimizing Your Jiu-Jitsu Experience

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Flow States - Optimizing Your Jiu-Jitsu Experience

The state of optimal mental and physical performance a person experiences when “in the zone” is also known as a “flow state”. Flow states are reached when an athlete or performer has reached a peak state of total immersion and enjoyment with laser focus in a task. In a state

Rickson Gracie - The Man Behind The Legend

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Rickson Gracie - The Man Behind The Legend

In the world of Brazilian jiu-jitsu the word “legend” gets thrown around a lot. I won’t say it’s over used, but anyone that’s been aware of jiu-jitsu for any length of time can probably start rattling off a dozen or so names that they would consider legends.

How I Used Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in My Battle Against Depression

How I Used Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in My Battle Against Depression

Robin Williams once said, “I think the saddest people always try their hardest to make people happy because they know what it’s like to feel absolutely worthless, and they don’t want anyone else to feel like that.” Many of us who battle depression do a great job of

Lost Weight; Gained Life Success: Frankie Orr

Lost Weight; Gained Life Success: Frankie Orr

Age:38 Height: 6’2 Starting Weight: 330 Current Weight: 215 Hometown: Sacramento Home Gym: WAZA BJJ Instructor: Derek DiManno Rank: Blue Belt How did you discover jiu-jitsu? I was introduced to jiu-jitsu through my supervisor GK, every time I would see him he would tell me “the hardest thing

Father Knows Best

Father Knows Best

Father Knows Best

Age: 39 | Height: 5’10” Starting Weight: 285 lbs Current Weight: 210 lbs Hometown: Washington, DC Home Gym: Team Rubao Carioca Instructor: Rubens Rodrigues Rank: Purple Vernon Kirk discovered jiu-jitsu when helping his son investigate a karate school. At the suggestion of a friend, They checked out jiu-jitsu instead. Since

Dwane Stover; Stroke Survivor

Dwane Stover; Stroke Survivor

On May 2nd, 2018, Dwane did like he did every Wednesday. The two stripe purple belt went into his school (Inyodo martial arts) to take class and roll afterward. At the end of class, after a normal day of training and drills, Dwane felt a little more tired than normal.

Todd & Sharon Johnson

Todd & Sharon Johnson

The success that we see from jiu-jitsu can come in many forms. In this column, we typically highlight physical transformations. This month we have that and much more. Todd and Sharon Johnson both received their jiu-jitsu black belts recently, which on its own is an accomplishment worth saluting. What’s

Giving Back To Kids

Giving Back To Kids

This month’s Success story is something a little different. It comes to us from Annie and David Iturrino of Mount Dora/Eustis BJJ Academy in Eustis Florida. Annie is a brown belt while David is a black belt. During November of 2014, Annie was diagnosed with cancer. Over the

Jamie Wright: From Heavyweight to Featherweight

Jamie Wright: From Heavyweight to Featherweight

We all say jiu-jitsu will change your life, and in many instances that’s very true. Many of the benefits we discover after beginning jiu-jitsu are relatively hidden to the outside world or not immediately recognizable. However, when a woman standing just five-feet, two-inches tall manages to lose 56 pounds,

Brian Burnham: From Drugs to Dedicated

Brian Burnham: From Drugs to Dedicated

Drug addiction is a serious issue that plagues many members of our society. Today, it takes a backseat to other problems, but drug addiction still remains a concern. Brian Burnham of Baytown, Texas, was once one of these addicts. His five year addiction to opiates had him stealing to support

Success - Darci Omori

Success - Darci Omori

Success doesn’t always manifest itself in the same way for everyone. Usually this page is occupied by success stories from people just like you and I that have used jiu-jitsu to create a healthier physical and mental life for themselves. Oftentimes, this success looks like huge amounts of weight

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