Monthly Archives: July 2011

BJJ is really beautifull when…

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

The kimono and other apparel is clean and has its original color, the training place is cozy and clean with a good smell, people are working out with heart and the atmosphere is warm. Cleanliness is the most important factor … Continue reading →

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training tips

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

I like those grappling tips on grapplearts.com (By Raphael Nogueira and Marcelo Dunlop) very much. It is very difficult to think something better than those tips over there. No need to invent a wheel again:) If you didn’t read them … Continue reading →

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BJJ positions

Posted on July 8, 2011 by

There are many positions, but main positions in importance order are: Back Mount; Mount; Knee Mount; Side Mount; Guard; Although guard is cosidered as “neutral”, in my opinion, practitioner that is on the back is in better position as he … Continue reading →

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What is a real Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

Posted on July 6, 2011 by

Here are very interesting interview with my master Carlos Lemos Jr. Here you could hear what a real Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is about. Hope you will like it as I do… Second part of the interview:

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BJJ and basketball

Posted on July 6, 2011 by

Just decided to throw some basketball in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Why? I like the song written for 2011 Eurobasket, I wanted you to know that basketball is a national game of lithuanians and basketball is good for BJJ warmup:) Hope, you … Continue reading →

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BJJ learning strategy

Posted on July 6, 2011 by

If you are just starting learning BJJ, then learning strategy defines the way to acquire basics as soon as possible ant to make basic techniques automatic and very precise. Only then you may look for a fancy mystic techniques. Anyway, … Continue reading →

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu learning framework

Posted on July 6, 2011 by

I strongly believe in saying that “if you don’t know the destination, no wind is good for your ship”. I think that the idea has a great power in all life situations. In case of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, if you … Continue reading →

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