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Your worst enemy: your ego

December 2, 2020

Introduction Humans are emotional creatures, there’s no doubt about that. We would like to think that we are in control of our actions and our thoughts, but many of us are unaware of how much our emotions steer us towards decisions that soothe our ego and beliefs.  Emotions colour both our inner world and the world […]

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Why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a Superpower

November 2, 2020

Introduction Any discipline can offer a pathway to the better understanding of one’s self… whether it’s in art, music, gaming or sports – there is a level of growth and discovery that comes from pursuing a level of mastery in a skill.  This is one of the gifts that Jiu Jitsu offers. ​It is a […]

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The Value of Competition in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

September 17, 2020

Although entering competition is not mandatory in our School, there is still great value behind it as it brings a ‘real world’ perspective to the lessons covered on the mats. It is a true test of not only your skills, but your ability to handle stress and emotions under a high pressure situation… because no […]

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Jiu jitsu competition – AFBJJWA Perth Cup

October 2, 2019

On 22nd of September the annual AFBJJWA Perth Cup was held. This was a chance for the teams new and seasoned competitors to put their training to the test. Our school was well represented by our 5 warriors in action (Dylan, Teleisha, George, Anthony). They give their best in battlefield and we come up with […]

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Brazilian tour

August 23, 2019

Davis’ tour of Brazil was a time to reflect on the old and explore the new. He spent time visiting and training with a number of Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu schools across Brazil, visiting his Sensei’s, running his first international seminar and getting a chance to build on his grappling knowledge by cross training with Wrestling and […]

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Kettlebell workshop

July 15, 2019

Every high-level grappler complements their Jiu-Jitsu training by doing additional strength and conditioning work away from the mat. By their nature, typical kettlebell exercises build strength and endurance, particularly in the lower back, legs, and shoulders, and increase grip strength. Everything that all practitioners of the Gentle Art need to improve their performances on the […]

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