Thank you very much to all of those who participated in my very first Jiu-Jitsu Community Networking post that I did on Facebook this past Sunday. It was very cool to see how many people are really making Jiu-Jitsu part of their way of life, and I am happy to say that I will be doing …
In December, I started a monthly tradition with BJJ Girl of the Month, to honor people that are truly dedicated to their personal Brazilian Jiu Jitsu journeys. For January, I give you its ‘brother’ series with my first Warrior of the Month post, honoring Josh Hinger of Team Atos. [rev_slider josh1] [custom_headline type=”left” level=”h2″ looks_like=”h5″ accent=”true”]Getting …
The Jiu Jitsu World League provided a day of fun and excitement. The event itself was a display of the Who’s Who of Jiu-Jitsu, bringing out All-Stars like Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida, Clark Gracie, comedian Joey Diaz, and even (quietly) Ashton Kutcher. While ‘first tournament hiccups’ were expected, the tournament ran very well, and any issues …
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I did it! I think I’m a little crazy, but I’m soooo excited! I registered to compete at the first Jiu Jitsu World League tournament in Southern California, which will be my first competition as a Blue Belt. Bring it! 🙂
The online Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community has been abuzz with gossip ever since a photo of Ashton Kutcher and Rigan Machado was shared. The picture showed Ashton Kutcher in his newly awarded Purple Belt, alongside trainer and Jiu-Jitsu Original Rigan Machado (making sure you know to check out the Jiu-Jitsu World League). It was then that …
[container] Yesterday was a big day for me. After a long time as a white belt, I finally crossed the chasm to get to the world of those gilded with something that means they actually are ready to be dedicated to the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: a Blue Belt. It spurred my brain into a storm …
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I just want to give a shout out to our Master Carlson Gracie Junior, and to thank him again for making it out to visit our school for the seminar and promotion. Hope to see you again soon! 🙂 [image src=”https://www.bjjgirl.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/selfie1.jpg” alt=”jiu jitsu master selfie” link=”true” href=”https://www.bjjgirl.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/selfie1.jpg” title=”jiu jitsu master selfie” target=”blank”]
BJJ Girl of the Month I have been thinking for a while now that I wanted to really showcase the heart and soul of human-beings out on the mat, grinding out their lives while they march toward their Jiu-Jitsu goals. Training is hard work, and while we can’t get enough of it, the physical demands …
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I just came across an awesome roll session between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu superstars Marcelo Garcia and Gabi Garcia. Both are master technicians on the mat, but the battle shows a lot of the aspects of how a matchup consisting of a larger opponent versus a smaller does not equal a strength versus weakness situation. While there …
In an a very interesting turn of events, the voice of the BJJ social media world has spoken, and Matheus Diniz of Marcelo Garcia Jiu-Jitsu Academy in New York, will be facing off against Vinny Magalhaes for a grand prize of $10,000. The real crazy thing about this decision though, is that Matheus is actually …
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