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Good advice for BJJ Beginners

  Here is a great article which has perfect advice for those just starting out in BJJ. It is written by Cane Prevost , a BJJ black belt who trains at SBGi in Oregon, USA. Check it out below: Simple things you can do to improve your Jiu Jitsu game    Here’s a list of things I’ve learned from experience make a huge difference in getting good at BJJ. In no particular order- Slow down! I tend to try and roll at 70% or less most of the time. If you roll any harder than that you are most likely using strength, speed, and athleticism to cover mistakes. This will allow you to escape, win, tap the other guy but it won’t help you to learn BJJ. Slow things down to a pace where you are relying on your good BJJ to get you through. Focus on posture over everything else. For beginners this is sage advice. Don’t worry about learning tons of techniques. The best thing you can be doing is focusing on how to posture in all the different positions. The definition of a blue belt is so...

BJJ Training Session for 2013

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Well, the BJJ training sessions at PJ Jiujitsu Club Malaysia has officially begun! Glad to see many familiar faces plus some new members show up in full force to train and get fitter and stronger (not to mention to shed all the holiday weight ) for the new year!  Check out some pics of the training session at open mats. Sorry about the grainy shots (from my low powered handphone): Sparring session under the watchful eyes of Coach Mandeng Guard players, huh?   Working mount attacks Finishing a belly down armbar