Swimming for BJJ: Become a Real Shark on the Mats
I’ve listened to my friends repeatedly argue over the best way to supplement BJJ conditioning to build up cardio and endurance. Running, strength training, and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts are usually the topic of conversation, but rarely have I...
Von Flue Choke: How To Make Training Partners Unfriend You
While calling anyone technique new, or someone the inventor of a technique, is likely to start endless debate there are a few techniques that were pulled from obscurity by key figures. Although he likely was not the first person to use a figure-four shoulder...
Cutting Weight For BJJ: How To Do It The Right Way
If you’ve competed in a Jiu Jitsu tournament, you’ve most likely considered cutting weight at some point. Whether to have an advantage during competition or to avoid being at a disadvantage at the bottom of your weight class, cutting weight should not be taken...
The Best BJJ Conditioning Tools for Endless Cardio
If you’ve ever tested your Jiu Jitsu mettle against a wrestler, one thing you may have noticed is just how tireless they seem in imposing their technique. The blessing and the curse of Jiu Jitsu as a grappling art is its mechanical efficiency can allow someone to...
Jiu Jitsu Without Borders: UAEJJF And Israeli Federation Agree on official Cooperation
As 2020 came to an end, Jiu Jitsu registered another triumph, this time over politics, in a year that has been hard on everyone. Namely, The United Arab Emirates Jiu Jitsu Federation and the International Association of Competitive Jiu-Jitsu In Israel signed a...
Different BJJ Gyms And Picking The Right One
Jiu Jitsu gyms are as different as the people who train in them. Choosing a BJJ gym that fits you and offers credible instruction is an important task. There are several factors to consider when finding the right gym for you, such as technical style, gym culture, and...
Kimura Lock Details That Will Blow Your Mind
Although Jiu Jitsu is often referred to as “the gentle art” the Kimura is a reminder of how brutal a BJJ submission can be. Utilized in Jiu Jitsu, MMA, and catch wrestling, the Kimura lock is a versatile technique that has been a fundamental tool for submission...
BJJ Warm Up – Why Does Everyone Try To Skip It?
In Jiu Jitsu, if rolling is ice cream, then warm ups are vegetables. We all know they are necessary, but time and again many students conveniently arrive to class just as warm ups end. However you might feel about them, BJJ warm ups should be an integral part of...
BJJ Diet Plan
Training BJJ is a way to boost your overall health and wellness. However, if your training isn’t supported by a good diet you may be undoing all the health benefits Jiu Jitsu can provide. The idea of what a proper diet consists of has changed many times over the...
Interview with Vural – creator of align Training app
Hello Vural, can you please introduce yourself? Hey.Everyone calls me -V-, but my full name is Vural Vural. I was born and raised in Türkiye, but have been living in New York City since 1997. I work as a Movement Specialist. I use multiple mobility methodologies and...