Motivation in BJJ is a tricky thing... Some people are mostly motivated to train by internal factors. Typically they feel it's personally rewarding, the process of learning is and improving their skills is it's own reward. Other people are more heavily motivated by external factors. Maybe they really want to achieve their next belt, or they need their coach's approval, or they want a shelf … [Read more...]
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Grapplearts Facebook Live Broadcasts NEXT TOPIC: Q&A (probably) What is Facebook Live? Facebook live is when you get live streaming video on Facebook. It usually shows up on your feed if you're on at just the right time, but it also shows up on the page that's broadcasting the video. In this case it'll be on the Grapplearts Facebook page. What will we cover? Different broadcasts will … [Read more...]
Self Defense, Weapons, BJJ, and Mexican Prisons…
BJJ is a great sport but ultimately - and even more important - it's also a martial art. And the core of every martial art has to be about combat; the fitness, discipline, camaraderie and fun is great, but they're all bonuses. It's fantastic to have an awesome spinning triangle from spider guard, but you ALSO need to understand how to use your art in the streets, which might … [Read more...]