5 Awesome Things About the First Jiu-Jitsu World League Tournament

• January 18, 2015|
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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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Join Me at the Jiu Jitsu World League

• January 5, 2015|
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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! 🙂

Ashton Kutcher Speaks Out About BJJ

• December 26, 2014|
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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 …

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A New Blue Belt’s Reflection: An Open Letter to My White Belt Self

• December 22, 2014|
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[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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Selfie Level: Jiu-Jitsu Master

• December 21, 2014|
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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”]

The First of Many – BJJ Girl of the Month: Amy Alonso

• December 16, 2014|
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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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Gabi Garcia Vs Marcelo Garcia: Video

• December 11, 2014|
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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 …

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Freddie Prinze Jr. “Learnin to walk again is like learning Jiu-Jitsu”

• December 1, 2014|
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This morning I came across a story about Freddie Prinze Jr. who recently underwent spinal surgery. As I was reading about his recovery, I found that he was tweeting about his recovery and commenting about how his recovery relates to Jiu-Jitsu, hashtagging Graciejiujitsu. Wait…Freddie Prinze Jr. trains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?? How cool is that?! He is doing …

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