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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?

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…

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…

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?

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?

How to get excited for exercise (when you can’t train BJJ)?

Do you sometimes feel like no other form of exercise is exciting when you can't train BJJ?

How to stay sane and fit while working from home

Whether you love or loathe WFH there are a few strategies that will help you make the most of it and remain sane until the quarantine is over.

Visiting & Training BJJ in Israel

A guide to visiting and training Brazilian jiu jitsu in Israel.

Guide to Going to the IBJJF European Championships

If you’ve never been to Lisbon this guide will help you prepare for your trip. If you’re a regular Euros goer check if you’ve missed anything cool and let me know if I have!

What’s rolling like at different belts in BJJ?

Over the years of training did you notice any big jumps in your skill level or did the change come very gradually? This is what progress has felt like for me across different belts.

ORIGINAL GIFTS FOR GRAPPLERS

Here is a short list of affordable, yet cool gifts for your fellow grappler. When in need reuse it for birthdays or any other occasions!

Pros and cons of dating a BJJ person

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to date someone who is as crazy about jiu jitsu as you are?

What’s it like to get laser eye surgery?

After years of having my contact lenses involuntarily removed with someone's elbow during sparring or having to run on and off the mat to fetch my glasses, because I couldn't…

The dark side of BJJ

Is there anything you wish you knew before you started training? Would knowing it stop you? Here are 3 things nobody tells you about BJJ.

Why do yoga for BJJ and how to start

3 practical reasons why yoga helps your BJJ and how to get started for free.

Is this supplement worth your money? Here’s how to check!

Have you ever got excited about this new amazing supplement only to discover that it made no difference to you or just didn't work? Here's how to check what's worth buying.

What’s the point of women’s only classes?

Female only BJJ classes, seminars and camps seem to be a controversial topic in some circles. What is their actual purpose and exactly why are they beneficial?

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BJJ plateau – how to get better at BJJ?

How to get big results with little effort

Roll Supreme Rashguard Review

Mindset for BJJ

Beware of the default

What I’ve learned about achieving goals

Stretching for BJJ – Free Class

Is a massage gun worth buying?

How to get excited for exercise (when you can’t train BJJ)?

How to stay sane and fit while working from home

Visiting & Training BJJ in Israel

Guide to Going to the IBJJF European Championships

What’s rolling like at different belts in BJJ?

ORIGINAL GIFTS FOR GRAPPLERS

Pros and cons of dating a BJJ person

What’s it like to get laser eye surgery?

The dark side of BJJ

Why do yoga for BJJ and how to start

Is this supplement worth your money? Here’s how to check!

What’s the point of women’s only classes?

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