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Jits-Fit: The Grappler’s Guide To Fitness
One of the biggest myths in Brazilian jiu-jitsu is that strength and speed don’t matter. Jiu-jitsu, according to the ...
The Psychology of Healthier Eating for Jiu-Jitsu
[This excerpt was taken from Issue 52] Implementing Long-Term Changes One Habit at a Time Eating well is important fo...
Diet and BJJ: Understand what can be bad about the açaí you eat
The favorite energy food of BJJ practitioners, the açaí has become popular among athletes and non-athletes alike. Wit...
Insomnia? Cured through BJJ, dieting and philosophy
Many geniuses have concerned themselves with the problem of insomnia, among them Carlos Gracie and Friedrich Nietzsch...
Training, nutrition and rest: 6 tips to get more out of your training
*The title above reflects my simple concept for a fighter’s productivity. If you follow the three items in the sequen...
Three power-packed pre-training snacks
Still in doubt as to what to eat before heading to training? GRACIEMAG has three suggestions for high-octane fuel to ...
Anthony Bourdain’s Acai Bowl Recipe
The following recipe can be found in Appetites: A Cookbook by Anthony Bourdain. Serves two 1/2 to 3/4 cup acai juice,...
5 fundamentals for eating right, and how to not get swept in Jiu-Jitsu
By Luca Atalla Because people know nutrition is one of my chief concerns, I receive tons of email, Facebook messages ...
Gracie diet: learn how to prepare an antioxidant açaí superbowl
Jiu-Jitsu is more than a sport. It’s a way of life that allows the practitioner to have a healthy lifestyle. With the...
Five Tips For Making Weight
Let’s talk about the hardest part (or easiest part depending on who you are) of competing: making weight. Weight clas...
The Importance Of Protein
It is time to talk about my favorite macro-nutrient. Protein! For those who are unaware, there are three main macro-n...
Strength And Conditioning, Benefits For BJJ
As many of you may remember, I have written other articles explaining why strength and conditioning may not be worth ...