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What Are You Training For?
One of the most important questions for BJJ practitioners to ask themselves is, ¨What am I training for?¨ Why is this...
Old School BJJ
Even the oldest red belts out there must acknowledge that the evolution of jiu-jitsu is inevitable and is mostly a po...
70 Years and Counting
Words and Photo Credit: Rob Norbutt Starting at the Gracie Academy in 1947 under Helio and Carlos Gracie, Grand Mas...
The ‘Old School’ Closed Guard
The closed guard is not seen often in modern IBJJF competitions, but it remains a strong position for those who know ...
The More Things Change . . .
In the last several years, the sporting aspect of Brazilian jiu-jitsu has seen many innovations in terms of positions...
Reasons You Left Your Old Bjj School
For many of us, our bjj academy is a significant part of our lives. Our sanctuary from the cares of daily life, where...
Part 2 – “Old School” Jiu-jitsu or the New Bjj 2.0?
Part 1 of this discussion provoked much debate and many shares. Thank you to all of the jiu-jitsu times readers who c...
Are You “Old School” Jiu-jitsu or the New Bjj 2.0?
More and more debate is occurring in the world of brazilian jiu-jitsu divided between 2 different training philosophi...