June 2009 - Jiu Jitsu Map

Jiu-Jitsu Triangle T-Shirt

Posted on 30-June-200917-February-2022 by admin

If you have been reading my blog you know I’m a real lover of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I’ve just created my own T-Shirt (click on it) to celebrate my enjoyment of it. You can have your Ty Bo and other impotent workouts that mimic martial arts. Try some thing real, try Jiu-Jitsu and get more then…

Jiu-Jitsu Shin Guards – Stopping the Bruises – Part 1

Posted on 30-June-200917-February-2022 by admin

I’m a white belt. I’m new to Jiu-Jitsu. My guard is passed often as I learn while rolling. As a result I have bruises up and down my legs. The majority are from some one pinning my leg down as they pass. From my knees down I look like a leopard, black, blue, and yellow. …

How to clean your Gi – No More Stinky Gi

Posted on 30-June-20092-February-2022 by admin

I wash my Gi after each practice. I dry it in the dryer and hang it up for the next days class. I began to notice a stink or rancid sweat smell while rolling. At first I thought it was the other guy. Then I noticed it was coming from the collar of my gi. …

Jumping for Jiu-Jitsu – Jump Roping to Increase Stamina

Posted on 16-June-20092-February-2022 by admin

What can I do to increase my wind or stamina in my Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class? This is a goal of mine that has been plaguing me. Two things I might note right off. Do not tie your belt tight. Keep it lose and down toward your hips. Second don’t tie your pants tight. I noticed…

Ginastica Natural – Jiu-Jitsu and Yoga

Posted on 15-June-200917-February-2022 by admin

How do I improve my muscle memory, stamina, and strength for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? I’m not a little guy at 214 lb but that puts me in the lower end of the heavy weight division. I end up with the 275 lb guys. I need a way to speed up my learning while increasing my body…