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ADCC World Championships - The Numbers

  Last weekend the most anticipated event in jiu-jitsu history took place: the ADCC World Championships. kids jiu jitsu gi A sold-out crowd in Las Vegas watched 97 of the world's top athletes take to the mats, where they battled it out in outrageously stacked divisions, for a chance to add that single-most prestigious title to their grappling resume. Spectators were not disappointed. The work of Mo Jassim, Seth Daniels, and Shawn Fowler and their teams, with their professional level production and entertainment, raised the bar for jiu-jitsu events, worldwide, to a whole new level. Even the folks at home watching on FloGrappling could not have imagined a better way to spend their weekend. Aside from a few incredible upsets and several history-making moments, this year's ADCC World Championships also stood out as being probably the most diverse yet.  More than any prior ADCC, this year saw more countries represented - 20 in all, based on country of birth - and had the wides...

BJJ Guide: How to Prevent Skin Infections

  As jiu-jitsu practitioners, we share a lot on the mat. Laughs, growth, sweat, blood, tears… and skin infections. That last one we could do without, though. The exact types of skin infections you can get from the jiu-jitsu mat are numerous. Some of the most common are: ringworm, impetigo, staph, MRSA, and herpes simplex. Each has their own special kinds of symptoms, rates of transmissibility, and cures. But that’s beyond the scope of this blog. Instead, I want to focus on how to best prevent any and all skin infections, before they establish themselves. Because let’s face it: you don’t have any control over the actions of others, who may – knowingly or unknowingly – decide to train while infectious. But you do have control over what you do. And here’s what you can do to prevent skin infections: Always Wear Clean Gis and No-Gi Gear I shouldn’t have to say this, but here we are… First and foremost, don’t be the source of infection-causing bacteria and fungi. Dirty, sweaty g...

BJJ White Belt Survival Tips

  Maybe you’ve just started, had your butt royally kicked for the first time in your life, and found yourself hooked on jiu-jitsu. Maybe you’re several months in, coming back time and again to get tapped, over and over again. Or maybe you’re well on your way to your blue belt, bought your first fancy jiu-jitsu gi, but still find yourself staring blankly at your instructor when he/she is teaching. - bjj rash guards Whatever the case, know that every jiu-jitsu practitioner has been there. Over time, you learn the tips and tricks that help you progress from the lowly minnow to the ultimate mat shark.  But sometimes that journey can be long and… well… painful (depending on how long you wait to tap). To give you a bit of a head start, I’ve compiled a few “BJJ White Belt Survival Tips” to help you along: Monkey See, Monkey Do Jiu-jitsu is a funny activity to get involved in. Not only do you have to learn these strange new movements – that you would never do in your normal eve...

Home Gym Building Guide

  Is building a home gym worth it? Building a home gym is a significant investment that is for sure. When you think about building a home gym, you probably don’t know where to start. Tossing up the cost, effort and convenience versus hitting your local commercial gym. Wading through the hundreds of options, articles, YouTube clips and gym equipment providers out there. It’s enough to make your head spin. - Cardio Equipment australia With this article, we will aim to answer some very common questions and perhaps answer a few you didn’t think of yet. We will take a look at some core equipment suitable in building up your home gym. We’ll take a look at the must haves, and the optional gear too. Your training style and goals will dictate most of this. We will also dive into the costs involved from a starter gym to an epic fully blown home gym! We will also look to see why a home gym can stack up against your local commercial gym. Table of contents Where to start with building a ...

What Do the BJJ Belt Colors Mean: Part 1

  Even if you’re brand new to the sport of jiu-jitsu – or martial arts in general – you know that the BJJ belt color means something. Thanks to The Karate Kid , at the very least you know that a white belt is a beginner, and a black belt is a not-so-beginner. But what do all those other colors mean? Is it like other martial arts? And how does one “level up” from white to black belt? kids jiu jitsu belts Never fear, my dear white belt (because if you’re asking yourself those questions, you ARE a white belt), all your questions will be answered here… or at least a few of them. No guarantees.  BJJ Belt Colors in General Like other martial arts, BJJ belt colors signify where one is at in their progression from beginner to master level. However, not all martial arts use the same colors. Specifically, in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the standard progression is white, blue, purple, brown, black, red and black, then finally red. Oh yes, there are indeed belt levels past black. And ...

Is Gracie Jiu-Jitsu The Best Martial Art For Kids

  All parents want to make sure that their children are safe and martial arts training can provide an excellent form of self-defense that can help them avoid being bullied. There may be many martial arts out there but what makes Gracie Jiu-Jitsu the best for kids and teens? - kids jiu jitsu Gracie Jiu-Jitsu schools like The Lab in Fredericksburg, VA have remained true to their principals and teachings unlike many other forms of martial arts. This means that your children and teens will not only learn the most effect form of self-defense ever developed but will also learn the essential principals that it takes to become valuable members of society including loyalty, respect and friendship. This will not just reinforce your roll as a parent but has helped many kids to excel in school as well. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (GJJ) training is also an excellent way to teach your kids about the right kinds of diet and exercise that can keep them healthy for their entire lives. Giving them a good fo...