Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Lifestyle

In a world where it's so simple to deliver information, should we open ourselves to receive information from unknown sources? Is it wrong to use Youtube as a reference to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Yes, and absolutely not, respectively YouTube BJJ Using YouTube as a tool to learn BJJ is a great idea, as long as you carefully pick who you are receiving this information from. When receiving information from, from a reliable or unknown source, you need to try it yourself. You can also consult with higher-skilled practitioners on the matter. The other day I came across this video on how to break the grip from the Worm guard. If you have not yet experienced being in someone's Worm guard, when it happens, you'll soon realize how much of a pain in the ass is to deal with it. My advice, do not let them set up the Worm guard and start passing right away. Nevertheless, no matter what you try to do on a guy like Keenan Cornelius, he will still find a way to Worm guard you. ...

How to make the right decision Most parents, unless you have trained some type of Martial Art, are clueless as to what type of Martial Art for kids is the best one. Should you follow the flyer that advertises   Karate classes for kids ? MMA for kids? Kickboxing for kids?  These are legitimate questions. It is imperative to give the right development to your kid in their early years. Please, do not make the mistake my mom did when she saw the ad " Karate for kids " on a banner somewhere in my elementary school and decided to sign me up right away without consulting with me. If I was a parent trying to decide which type of Martial Art should I put my kid in, I would start off by watching videos with my kid so that he/she can see the differences between each Martial Art. Not only can you get a feel for what your kid will most likely like, but also, you are learning about the topic yourself. Additionally, you can ask other parents if they got their kids in any type of Martial...

The Power of H-A-B-I-T Are you the person who smashes everyone else on the mat? The person that gets smashed all the time? or the lazy plus-size black belt that just tells people what to do? Whichever persona you play on the mats is a direct reflection of your habits. Up until recently, I have failed to realize how much power a habit can have. Good habits are beneficial and bad habits are harmful - we all know this. In the Hispanic world, we have a saying that translates in English to "An old parrot cannot learn how to talk". For the longest time, I thought this saying emphasized that an old person cannot learn a new skill, but, now I look it from a different lens. If you interpret this saying from a habit perspective, it emphasizes that something you have been doing for a long time, not being able to talk in the parrot's example, cannot be changed; and this is far from the truth. Master your habits What do habits have to do with my training? Everything you ...