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BJJ podcast with Mathijs van Doesburg
Some time ago I was a guest on the podcast of Mathijs, founder of the Self-Reliance Academy.
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Five life lessons you learn when training BJJ.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is mega popular in the Netherlands. But if you’ve never trained Jiu-Jitsu before, you’re probably wondering what it’s all about. Is it just grappling? Is it also good for my self-defense? What I can tell you is that many situations on the mat are synonymous with life. Literally learning to fall and get back up. Learning to deal with loss. Learning to deal with frustrations and other emotions. Problem-solving skills that you can train daily under high resistance can be a game-changer for your life. BJJ has taught me principles that I could apply during the dark and difficult times in my life. Here are a few of those lessons:
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The 6 things you can do to remember your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques!
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has a huge number of techniques you can learn. Remembering them is an art in itself. Let alone implementing them during sparring. Applying a technique with the right timing determines the outcome of the match. With this list, your retention and competence will remain HIGH!
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The Best Strength and Conditioning Workouts for BJJ!
Workouts/exercises for BJJ professionals and recreational practitioners. Strength and conditioning are important for performance in any sport. In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, this is also true. A stronger, fitter BJJ practitioner will be able to give someone of the same skill level who doesn't pay attention to this a tough time.
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