We are entering our third week teaching self-motivation & de-motivation in our kids martial arts classes. Can you tell that I find this to be VERY important? It's such a versatile topic which is why I want to spend time on it. I wonder how much farther along I would be in life if I practiced this skill from a young age. They ... Read more
How Figuring Out I’m Not a Genius Made Me Better at BJJ
It’s kind of embarrassing to say this, but I secretly used to think that I was a genius at BJJ. Like most people, my first six months in Jiu Jitsu went pretty much like this: Go to class, drill the moves, get smashed by upper belts, go home, eat, sleep, repeat. From all outside appearances, I was average… but on the inside, I imagined I had ... Read more
The Most Important Factor in Getting Better At Jiu Jitsu
Personally, I'm always trying to figure out ways that I can get better at jiu jitsu. I've scoured the internet for tips on training, watched youtube for hours, and saved countless clips of technique to my hard drive (it's actually stored on cloud, but hard drive has a better ring to it). Despite this, over the years I realized that all of this was ... Read more
The Risk of Popularity, and the 5 Standards ALL Good BJJ Schools Meet
Thanks to the meteoric rise of MMA promotions like the UFC, as well as increased visibility from social media, BJJ is more popular than ever. As both avid fan and practitioner, I’m excited about the growth of our sport. Learning jiu jitsu has deeply enriched my life, and I’m happy to think that more people will have the chance to learn this ... Read more
Three Reasons Why BJJ is the Best Martial Art for Kids
We love our kids classes! Not only is it awesome seeing kids pull off slick jiu jitsu moves, but it's also great to see how each kid grows in confidence as they continue to progress on the mats. At Training Grounds BJJ & MMA, it is our firm belief that BJJ is the greatest martial art for kids of any age group. There are many ways that ... Read more
Reality Check: Reflections After My First Time in CAP by Mike Chung
It was a difficult drive back home that night. I had just finished my first CAP class at Training Grounds BJJ & MMA, and was left in a daze.I was unsure what exactly had just happened. The drilling had been a bit more intense than the Foundations classes, but it was the live rolling that had really left an impression on me. I'd never ... Read more
