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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 probl...
Overcoming Fear of Failure in Jiu-jitsu
Achievement motivation is the need for an individual to show competency in a skill area. For someone practicing jiu-j...
70 Years and Counting
Words and Photo Credit: Rob Norbutt Starting at the Gracie Academy in 1947 under Helio and Carlos Gracie, Grand Mas...
How to Relax for More Effective Jiu-Jitsu
Being calm and relaxed is one of the most challenging aspects of learning and practicing jiu-jitsu. For the majority ...
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...
Rhalan Gracie – Pushing Through
[This excerpt was taken from Issue 40] Challenges are a part of life. Everyday we’re faced with challenges, some so s...
Little champions: 5 benefits kids will get from training Jiu-Jitsu
You have probably read many times the famous Kelly Slater quote on memes all over the internet. The 11X surfing world...
Three mindset tips you should learn from Rafael Mendes
Rafael Mendes won it all. Six times black belt featherweight champion and two times ADCC 66kg champion, the youngest ...
15 Things you Will Discover During your First Year
Like the first time you learn any new skill, there will undoubtedly be a learning curve. Before Michael Phelps became...
Three Lessons You Should Learn From Rafael Lovato Jr.’s Life on the Mats
Rafael Lovato Jr. is probably the most accomplished male American black belt competitor of all times. He was only the...
5 Lessons You Should Learn From Cobrinha’s Incredible Jiu-Jitsu Career
Rubens Cobrinha is synonymous with excellence, hard work and great results. At 37 years old, he’s been competing (and...
Five Lessons You Should Learn From Marcelo Garcia’s Approach to Jiu-Jitsu
For many people, he’s the Greatest of All Times, GOAT for short. Marcelo Garcia is celebrating another birthday this ...