6 common mistakes beginners make in BJJ competitions – and how to overcome them

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a complex martial art that involves a combination of technique, strategy, and physical conditioning. When you enter a BJJ competition, as a beginner you can often make common mistakes that can hinder your performance and prevent you from achieving your goals. In this article, we will discuss the most common mistakes …

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How to prepare for a BJJ Competition

The professor tells you there’s a competition coming up. You’ve never competed before. You’d like to do it and feel unsure but take the plunge anyway. Participating in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) competition for the first time can be an exciting and daunting experience for any novice. The following steps can help you prepare effectively …

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Nutrition & Supplements for BJJ

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a physically demanding sport that requires a combination of strength, endurance, and flexibility. In order to support the demands of training and competition, BJJ practitioners should maintain a balanced diet that meets their nutritional needs. What happens when you train is you put your muscles under stress and the body then …

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Five Key Work-outs for BJJ

Being successful at BJJ isn’t just about training in the actual art. Like most sports, athletes can gain significant competitive advantage by training to improve their overall conditioning and flexibility. The type of training also reduces your chances of injury. Here are five example workouts you can use to supplement your training.

The History of BJJ in the UK

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art that originated in Brazil and is based on the principles of ground fighting and grappling. The history of BJJ in London and the United Kingdom can be traced back to the early 2000s when a few pioneers introduced the art to the UK. One of the earliest Brazilian …

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Conditioning for BJJ

Conditioning for brazilian jiu-jitsu It is easy to simply fall into a pattern of only training at classes. There has been a lot of research on this in recent times. About 30 years ago sportsmen and women would simply train by doing their sport, then it was discovered that people made significant improvements when they …

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