Though the arts of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling are growing at a rapid pace, many schools still leave out important elements which could make their syllabi more complete. Some of these elements include takedowns, wrestling, Judo, Mixed Martial Arts and Self –Defense. Precision MMA in Dutchess County includes all of these crucial aspects of […]
Poughkeepsie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the most amazing activities I have ever undertaken. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has become a regular activity for me over the past several years, it has become an activity that I come back to time and again. No matter what kind of obstacle comes in my way I find a path back […]
BJJ in Lagrangeville, NY – Hard Work and Discipline
What do successful people of all types have in common? Regardless of where their success is found, you will undoubtedly find that the vast majority of them share multiple attributes and exhibit the same type of behavior: They set goals for themselves, worked hard and never gave up. Are these people special? Do they know […]
BJJ is More Than A Martial Art
It’s true. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is more than a Martial Art. It’s a way of life, a mindset and a philosophy. Yes, people who know nothing about it think it’s nothing more than people beating the snot out of each other but those of us in the know, understand that couldn’t be farther from the truth. […]
Best BJJ in MMA – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s Effectivness in MMA
The effectiveness of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Mixed Martial Arts was established soon after the sport’s foundation. The ease and elegance displayed by Royce Gracie in submitting eleven straight opponents in the first four UFC events displayed the subtle and simple brilliance of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. As Mixed Martial Arts has evolved Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and its practitioners […]
How to get the Most Out of Rolling in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the Hudson Valley
Most of us lead very busy lives and there are never enough hours in the day to get everything done. Even if that weren’t the case – we’d still want to get as much accomplished during each training session as possible, especially while rolling. I’d like to share some tips with you that I’ve picked […]
How to Choose a Gi for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
With the popularity of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu exploding over the past decade, the market for training apparel has responded in kind. As a result, there are hundreds of Gi manufacturers available and choosing an appropriate Gi can be confusing for someone new to the sport. Many schools offer a basic Gi to new students – something […]
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training in Poughkeepsie, NY
Jiu-Jitsu training can be a truly life changing experience full of personal growth. However, these benefits don’t come overnight and there will be a few bumps on the road, here’s some advice to keep your BJJ journey on smooth sailing. Without sounding cliché – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a major commitment and to truly excel, it […]
Gi vs. No-Gi Training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an ever evolving martial art. The techniques and training methodologies I utilize today are vastly different than those I used back in 1999. One of the biggest differences is training without the kimono (better known as “gi”). My original instructor was an old school Brazilian. He believed that only “Luta Livre” (a […]