How To Mentally Prepare For The ‘Hard Class’

Learn How To Mentally Prepare For The ‘Hard Class’

Mentally Prepare For The ‘Hard Class’ Every serious martial arts gym has at least one ‘hard class’. That night of the week where your coach decides conditioning for competition (or conflict) is in order. Its reputation precedes itself. It is talked about in hushed tones and whispered about in the locker room after class. Some … Read more

The evolution of BJJ over time

John Donehue rolling

The Evolution of BJJ Over Time. I was in class recently. As an aside our coach casually mentioned some specific details about the technique that we were learning. Impressed, my training partner remarked to me ‘that’s black belt knowledge right there’. I initially agreed with him, but then upon reflection, responded with ‘I guess it’s … Read more

Training Consistently

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TRAINING CONSISTENTLY Whether you are a weekend hobbyist or a seasoned competitor the most important element of any exercise schedule is consistency of training. Even if you are time poor and can only squeeze in 45 minutes of activity a day, you can still achieve the results you desire provided you are training regularly. Consistency … Read more