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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is a grappling art originally developed by the Gracie family of Brazil. It is an extraordinarily exciting, fun and fulfilling form of physical and mental exercise. At a time when women can struggle with their fitness, weight and body image as well as cope with the stresses and pressures of daily [...] Read more »
Saw Inception last night and was pretty pumped when I saw BJJ on the big screen. Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s character, Arthur, uses an Ezekiel variant from twisting arm control. We worked this in last year’s Penny Thomas seminar, but I have no idea of its proper name. Anyone able to shed some light? Addendum: The good [...] Read more »
Fenom Kimonos, a dedicated women’s BJJ gi producer, has expanded their range to include a lighter weight white gi called Lotus to complement their Classic black kimono reviewed here. The Lotus is a beautiful new gi with an impeccably soft weave and subtle feminine styling; a great addition to any BJJ woman’s wardrobe. Fenom Features The [...] Read more »
Sixteen months ago I reflected on being submitted; I frakked up when trying a new move/got complacent and my partner used the opportunity to sink in a really sweet RNC. For purposes of symmetry I’m, today, reporting my own offensive success; last night, I took down one of the ‘big boys’ with my own rear [...] Read more »
Last night, a packed house at Dartford BJJenjoyed a superb workshop on the half-guard with the incomparable Marc Walder it may be hard to imagine Kent as a hotbed of fine Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, but believe it! The club is affiliated with the Marc Walder BJJ Team and we are lucky enough to enjoy quarterly seminars with the maestro. The [...] Read more »