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2020

Remember the weird time when everyone trained BJJ, but pretended they didn’t and we had to sneak around like we were criminals?

What does it mean to listen to your body?

Lots of nutritional/sports/life advice nowadays contains the phrase ‘listen to your body’. This line implies that this is a magical solution to all your problems. But how do you listen to your body?

Should I stretch before or after training BJJ?

Actually, both. But of course it all depends on the type of stretching. Here’s what to do.

BJJ plateau – how to get better at BJJ?

So what’s the difference between good and great? How come people with the same amount of experience achieve vastly different results?

The ultimate personalised nutrition and training plan?

If you were lucky enough to find the way of life that makes you feel incredible – that’s great. I know I haven’t and if you want to figure out what works best for you we have to take matters into our own hands.

What’s your body type?

Or rather – what’s your somatotype? You’ve probably heard this term before, but what does it mean for you in terms of training? Somatotypes are descriptions of different physique types. They basically describe your genetic predispositions to have a certain body type. While it can sound like one of those ‘What kind of bread are […]

How to get big results with little effort

Is what the book Atomic Habits by James Clear is all about. This book helps you develop habits that get you where you want to be by helping you be the kind of person that gets there. Simply put, if you’d like to have a six pack it will help you get in the habit […]

Roll Supreme Rashguard Review

Since I have left most of my worldly possessions in my London flat before the lockdown, I was recently in need of a rashguard. Without any expectations I went for one of Roll Supreme men’s rash guards and I liked it so much, that I decided it deserved a review. Why not get a women’s […]

Mindset for BJJ

What should I be thinking to achieve the most in Bjj? You’ve probably thought about this many times. Before a competition, after a win or a loss, or maybe even after a class when you thought you could have done better?

Finally, there’s a period tracking app for athletes!

If you don’t already use a period tracking app, here is something that will not only allow you track relevant information, but also train and eat in line with what your body needs.

Beware of the default

Take control by creating your own defaults.

What I’ve learned about achieving goals

Whenever I’m feeling a bit hopeless I like to remind myself of what went right before. It’s a good shot of motivation and a way to remind yourself what’s important.

Stretching for BJJ – Free Class

Looking for something to do during the quarantine? Why not become ridiculously flexible, develop an impassable guard and have your team mates complain that your legs just come out of nowhere!

Is a massage gun worth buying?

Anytime someone brings their massage gun to the gym two things happen: everybody wants to try it; all these people are then squealing in pain as they break down muscle knots. It’s fun for everyone except the person who actually owns it and everyone agrees that it’s amazing. But is it amazing enough to buy one for yourself?