Monthly Archive: March 2011

Mar
27

Cesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu Instructional DVD Review

This is a review on my favorite Instructional DVD for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – Cesar Gracie’s Gracie Jiu Jitsu Instructional DVD. Before I get into what I like about it, I have a caveat on instructional DVDs for Jiu Jitsu – they are a great supplement to jiu jitsu training but should never replace actual …

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Mar
18

More reasons to learn BJJ

There are many reasons to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I already discussed some of them here. Another reason is the answer to what the Gracies refer to as the fundamental problem of martial arts – “How can one successfully defend oneself against attack by a bigger, stronger, and more aggressive opponent?” Jiu Jitsu enables you …

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Mar
16

Beginner’s Guide to BJJ Training

Here are some tips for getting started with BJJ training. When I started I wish somebody would have told me these things – it would have saved some confusion and perhaps a little embarrassment too. Be sure to also check out this beginner’s guide to BJJ gear. How to choose a BJJ School Make sure …

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Mar
05

BJJ Gi Buying Guide

Choosing a BJJ Gi is a fun but sometimes confusing experience. It helps to be educated on exactly what you should be looking for. Here are the things you should consider when buying a gi: Gi Weave Probably the most important thing to consider when buying a Jiu Jitsu gi is the weave that it …

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Mar
03

Jiu Jitsu Beginner’s Gear Guide – A Checklist

When I started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, I did a ton of research on what BJJ gear I needed. What I found is that there is no single place out there that puts together a comprehensive list of Jiu Jitsu gear for beginners. This post and future posts as well will be my attempt to do …

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