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Jiu Jitsu can be an intense sport, which is why recovery is so important. Recovery after hard practices is critical for injury prevention and regaining energy to get back on the mats the next day. Set yourself up for success to avoid injury or exhaustion. We interviewed an Athletic Trainer and MMA fighter to get the best Jiu Jitsu recovery tips. The 3 recovery tips for Jiu Jitsu athletes are: hydration, nutrition, and rest.   Hydration First and foremost will always be hydration. Proper water intake starts hours before you get on the mats. Ensure you have adequate water intake...

It seems like competitors get all the recognition and fame for stepping on the mat and fighting for a medal, more power to them, but we are here to let you know it’s okay to not compete. We want to remind you that you are no less than your fellow competitors. You don’t lose stripes for not competing. We get it, life happens. Sometimes competitions are out of the budget. Sometimes other priorities take precedence. Sometimes work can be demanding. We also get that competing in Jiu Jitsu isn’t for everyone, and that’s totally ok. We all started training Jiu...

If you’ve never competed in Jiu Jitsu, you know how nerve wrecking your first match can be. Don’t worry my friend, you are not the only one who deals with competition nerves. As a matter of fact, it's very common for Jiu Jitsu competitors to have nervous jitters before their performance. Let’s face it, if you had the choice of practicing mental training for competitions or a cool berimbolo series, you’d probably choose the latter. Did you know that most elite athletes who perform well have a strict mental training routine? In other words, if you’re looking to improve your performance...

Preparing for competition can be nerve wrecking. When Thug Rose and Brandon Moreno walked into the cage for their champion fight, they had one thing in common: they walked in repeating the same affirmation, “I am the best”. Elite fighters are very intentional about the affirmations they tell themselves. We are what we constantly tell ourselves. What are you telling yourself in your head? Is it positive? If not, check out our list of Jiu Jitsu affirmations for competition. I am in control of my breath therefore I am in control of my moments. I am committed to myself and...

It is so inspiring to see a new era of young female Jiujiteiras and we are so excited to announce our sponsorship of Apolonia "Mayan Princess" Nuncio! Coming in hot from San Antonio, Texas, Apolonia has her eyes set on ADCC.  Apolonia started training at the age of 6 where she first found her passion for Jiu Jitsu. With her disciplined training regimen and dedication to the sport, she is sure to hit her goal of being crowned ADCC Champion one day.  Her biggest lesson she's learned from training Jiu Jitsu is how to deal with losing. After her first...