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. […]
bjj, martial art, self-confidenceHow 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 […]
bjj, brazilian jiu-jitsu, hudson valley, rollingHow 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 […]
basics, bjj, choose gi, gi, help, how to buy a giGi 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 […]
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