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Essential Skillsets for Being A Great Instructor
As BJJ continues to gain popularity worldwide, the demand for skilled instructors has risen proportionately. Being a great instructor in...
David Figueroa-Martinez
Jun 3, 20232 min read


Battle Strategies Unleashed: Unlocking the Secrets In Jiu-Jitsu
Like a battlefield, the BJJ mat demands mental agility, adaptability, and cunning. To gain an upper hand in this grappling realm,...

Malakai
Jun 2, 20232 min read


Dealing with Overthinking
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a physically and mentally demanding martial art that requires both technical expertise and strategic...

Malakai
May 22, 20232 min read


The Benefits Of Cross Training
Cross-training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) can provide a number of benefits, including: Improved physical fitness: Cross-training in...

Malakai
May 8, 20231 min read


Tips: How To Improve Outside The Gym
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a complex martial art that requires constant practice and improvement. While training regularly at the gym...

Malakai
Apr 3, 20232 min read


Importance of Asking Questions
Asking questions during a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) class is essential for your growth and improvement as a practitioner. Here are some...

Malakai
Mar 20, 20232 min read


Tips: Bjj Tips for Beginners
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, or BJJ, is a martial art that has gained popularity in recent years due to its effectiveness in real-world...

Malakai
Mar 19, 20233 min read


Building A Positive Gym Culture
Gym culture is the number one reason for a gym's success or failure. As much as some people believe that it's important to have a world...
David Figueroa-Martinez
Jan 30, 20235 min read


IG Post: Small Circles
With Jiu-jitsu being this giant sandbox of varying techniques and positions, students can feel overwhelmed having to learn so much. I...
David Figueroa-Martinez
Sep 9, 20221 min read


IG Post: Training with Intention
Whether you're a competitor or a "hobbyist" your time is important and way too valuable to be wasted on just "free rolls" or lazy...
David Figueroa-Martinez
Sep 9, 20221 min read


Getting Better, Faster!
Jiu-Jitsu is one of the most difficult hobbies and martial arts that any one could take part in. Every year competitors and martial...
David Figueroa-Martinez
Aug 13, 20222 min read


Tips: Live.Die.Repeat. (Repost)
In 2014 the Tom Cruise movie “Edge of Tomorrow” was released. The movie had the tag line of, Live. Die. Repeat. At the time I was either...
David Figueroa-Martinez
Nov 26, 20214 min read
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