MMA is a sport which values survival, strategy, and raw focus. For some fighters, it is a profession. For others, it’s a discipline. However, for many, MMA is considerably more personal, its a method for dealing with the psychological weight of the past. In this article, we’ll look at how MMA may become an outlet of […]
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is well-known for being physically demanding and having a lot of technical detail. However, one of its most powerful impacts is that it makes people more mentally capable. BJJ is a useful way to build mental strength as it teaches you how to deal with stress on the mats and how to stay calm
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Is BJJ Still Relevant in MMA Today? A lot of people say that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is out of date in the fast-paced world of Mixed Martial Arts. They say that striking and wrestling have taken over BJJ as the most important parts of elite MMA performance. But this is not true at all. BJJ has
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About a year ago at this point, I went out and bought myself a Home Roll Out Mat from Fuji Mats. After doing some research myself, there were really only three companies that I would have bought something like this for my apartment and Fuji ended up getting the green light for me. From my
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This post is specifically for the Core Series BJJ Gi that they sent us. We are super grateful to be trusted by them to give our opinion on their products. if you missed our last review on Sanabul’s Essential Gi (Review), go check that out.
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Welcome back to Grapplers Graveyard. This week we went out and bought the Shogun Ultra Lightweight BJJ Gi directly from Amazon. This gi sits at about $170 at the time of writing this post and we believe that it was a good addition to the collection that we are building out. There were some things
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Welcome to Grapplers Graveyard, the home for grapplers and martial artists around the world. If you are in the market to purchase a new Gi and have been combing the web to find the best BJJ Gi this post is for you. We bought and tested out Hayabusa Ultra-Lightweight Jiu-Jitsu Gi for the past couple of months and wanted to share what we have experienced. Overall, it was not the best purchase we made and unfortunately makes it to the bottom of our top 5.
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Welcome to Grapplers Graveyard, the hub for all things related to martial arts, recovery, and fitness. We recently purchased and tested out the BJJ Gi from Sanabul and have been pleasantly surprised with the quality of the product. Out of all the Gi’s I own at this point (five) I would rank this at the number 2 spot of the Best BJJ Gi I currently own.
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Wrestling moves are a key factor in increasing your grappling skills. Whether you are a hobbyist or plan on going pro these will be used.
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Starting jiu-jitsu at 30 is an exciting way to start this chapter of your life. You are not too old, the average age is 28 in BJJ!
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Rash guards are an essential piece of clothing to wear if you are training Brazilian jiu-jitsu but you may be wondering, how should they fit? In this article, we go over some of the basics of how a rash guard should fit to your body, the types of rash guards, and why quality matters.
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So you are getting ready to go to your first no-gi BJJ class and not really sure what to wear? In this post, we highlight what to wear for no gi jiu jitsu classes.
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What should you be wearing underneath your gi? Simple, you should be wearing rash guards while you train inside your gym or you have the option of not wearing one. While competing you may find yourself having to not wear a rash guard under your gi (for men) but many new tournament styles allow for rash guards in competition.
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The best Jiu-jitsu workout is one that is extensive, varies for everyone, and has an unlimited amount of efficient configurations. When we started training jiu-jitsu a little over three years ago we started to notice that our normal workout routine in the gym was no longer useful. When you start training a sport like Brazilian jiu-jitsu (or other related combat sports) it is important to create a routine that helps you train to become more athletic and mimics the movements you will do.
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Oops, you did it again, didn’t you? You left your gi, pants, and belt all in the washing machine right before you were about to head off to class. No worries, we got you covered. We have been there many times because well, we are just as forgetful. In this article, we will cover whether or not you can dry for jiu-jitsu gear in the dryer or not.
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How to wash your jiu jitsu gi. Washing your gear is a must. You should be doing this every time you get done with a training session.
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Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit Your legs and feet hold a great amount of importance during any sort of wrestling. Whether it’s conventional wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, or some other form of grappling, it is essential to have unrestricted lower body movement. This is where wrestling shoes come in. Choosing the best wrestling shoes and wrestling gear,
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How to clean wrestling shoes so that they stand the test of time and don’t have to experience horid smells. Avoid Athletes foot!
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Will bjj get me ripped? Not by itself. You have to put in a little more work to get that shredded look you’re going after. Learn more here!
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When does BJJ start to click? We surveyed our audience and asked around to get a collective answer to the question!
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“Should I Do Jiu-Jitsu?” if you are asking yourself this question you should definitely read this post. Giving it to you straight!
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I am currently training Brazilian jiu-jitsu with metal braces in my mouth and have firsthand experience to what you are going through. At first, I was very nervous about how this would impact my rolling but after a couple of months with them on I am back to rolling like normal, with a caveat.
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Chance are, if you are asking the question, “what is a Gi in BJJ?” you are very new to the world of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. On behalf of the community, we would like to send you a warm welcome from Grapplers Graveyard! My name is Cameron, founder of this website and I am on a mission to create a one-stop resource for all things related to grappling, fitness, health, and recovery. In this article, we will be talking about an essential article of clothing that you will get very familiar with, the gi.
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Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit We often get asked the question “How long will it take for someone to get to a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu?” and the answer to that is more complicated to answer. Typically the journey to a black belt in BJJ will take someone about 10 years but some people achieve it faster
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