The beginning of your journey in BJJ
The beginning of your journey in BJJ At the beginning of your journey in BJJ, there are a variety of problems that beginner Jiu-Jitsu students face. When people begin the study of Jiu-Jitsu, the single biggest problem that beginning Jiu-Jitsu students face is they often see it as a matter of learning a sufficient number […]
Every grip counts in BJJ
Every grip counts in BJJ Every grip counts in BJJ. This is an important thing to learn on your BJJ journey. At Savarese BJJ Academy (northnjbjj.com), we preach that it starts before you even make contact. The moment you slap hands in a competitive match, it’s on. Even before you make contact, you should be […]
Curious or serious learner in BJJ?
Curious or serious learner in BJJ? Are you a curious or serious leaner in BJJ? This is one of the first question we ask potential students when they are joining our Savarese BJJ Academy Academy (www.njbjj.com). The curious vs. serious learner question has been a round for a very long time in BJJ schools/academies. It […]
Controlling your emotions in BJJ
Controlling your emotions in BJJ Controlling your emotions in BJJ is vital. Emotional state management is just as important as the techniques you learn. Jiu-Jitsu rewards you when you give attention to “the main thing”. For many of us, not having things go our way can be a frustrating experience that takes us away from […]
Coaching the big picture first in BJJ
Coaching the big picture first in BJJ When it comes to coaching the big picture first in BJJ, coach the big picture first: The growth and development of any given technique in our repertoire follows the same pattern as the growth and development of our physical bodies. A technique starts off weak and vulnerable, unable […]
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