When you start Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu you will be a White Belt. It takes a long time to receive belts in BJJ so you need to be prepared to be patient – there is a lot to learn and your ability is apparent because we spar with full resistance. If you train consistently, you will become more skillful and your success will … Read More
What do BJJ Lifestyle Team training sessions involve?
I’ve been wanting to write this post for a while. If I was thinking of beginning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, I would be happier if I had an understanding of how I was going to be taught, what the expectation and demands might be on me and how the class might be structured. I’m going to make this a question and answer … Read More
Learn Positional Escapes
Xande Ribeiro mounted on his opponent at the 2013 IBJJF World championships. Positional escapes don’t come easily but once some success is consistently achieved, the answers feel simple and the difficulty and confusion are replaced by a calmness, followed by a well-practiced plan and strategy for escape. I am passionate about Jiu-Jitsu and deeper knowledge is virtually an obsession. As already … Read More
BJJ Lifestyle Team – Training Methodology and Focus
Featured image: Rodolfo Vieira – an exceptional champion and fantastic role model for anyone beginning sport Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – photo courtesy of www.mikecalimbas.com BJJ Lifestyle Team – Training Methodology My overall approach to team training will be focused on building the basics of technique, understanding principles, and repetition. I will be concentrating on laying strong foundations, building a deep understanding … Read More
I would dearly love a medal one day…
I would dearly love a medal one day… Photo courtesy of www.mikecalimbas.com As my journey begins in competition BJJ, I know that I will need so many physical and mental attributes to win a gold medal in my weight class. For something to be truly satisfying, its attainment will not have been easy and sacrifices will need to be made, … Read More
Repetition, repetition, repetition…
Patience, detail and the avoidance of overload are key to ensuring people pick things up and retain what they’ve learnt – repetition and relaxation being important factors, too.
An insight for those thinking of joining
Rilion Gracie at a seminar in the United States – note the message at the top of the photo! Photo courtesy of http://www.mikecalimbas.com. I trained in Rio de Janeiro in January 2007 – where I met a Brown Belt who told me that in the 8 years he had sparred with Rilion Gracie, he hadn’t managed to pass Rilion’s Guard … Read More
What to expect from your first lesson at BJJ Lifestyle Team
Rafael Mendes of Team Atos in America, with a spectacular arm bar submission – I watched him compete at the ADCC in 2011…he is an incredible athlete. What to expect from your first lesson at the BJJ Lifestyle Team. I am extremely keen to introduce people to a way of life that I didn’t find until I was 36. Training … Read More
Become one of the first members of BJJ Lifestyle Team
An inspiring picture of eight Black Belts and a Brown Belt at a Rickson Gracie seminar in the United States – hopefully this will be a picture of BJJ Lifestyle Team one day! Photo courtesy of www.mikecalimbas.com. The BJJ Lifestyle Team will start training in September 2013, in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey . Focusing entirely on complete beginners from age … Read More
