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Girl-Jitsu Rashguard Review

Girl-Jitsu Rashguard Review

My Girl-Jitsu rash guard represents inclusivity and that girls in Jiu Jitsu deserve to be comfortable too. Girl-Jitsu made sure to define themselves as a brand that cares about comfort, style, fit, and that women in Jiu Jitsu are badasses.

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What Is Jiu-Jitsu?

What Is Jiu-Jitsu?

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a style of jiu-jitsu that was developed in Brazil in the early 20th century. It is a variation of traditional jiu-jitsu that emphasizes ground fighting techniques. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners use a variety of techniques to take their opponents to the ground and then apply submissions, such as chokes and joint locks, to defeat them.

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Girl-Jitsu’s Annual Calendar Contest

Girl-Jitsu’s Annual Calendar Contest

The Girl-Jitsu calendar is more than just a functional product. It is a tool for promoting women in BJJ and increasing awareness of the sport. By featuring ordinary women who train and compete in BJJ, the calendar demonstrates that BJJ is not only for elite athletes but also for anyone willing to invest the time and effort to learn. Furthermore, the calendar helps to raise funds for female athletes to attend BJJ competitions.

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How Do You Do It?

How Do You Do It?

One thing I’m asked a lot is “How do you do it?” Typically people are referring to keeping up with school and a professional career in mixed martial arts, but what they don’t usually know is that I also worked as a teaching assistant and had a part time job on the...

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If No One Told You That You Couldn’t …

If No One Told You That You Couldn’t …

... how would that change your beliefs? This is a question I ask myself a lot. I remember when I was a blue belt right after winning nogi Pans I was talking to a friend about how I felt that I could really be something in jiu jitsu if I kept up the effort. That...

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5 Ways To Help Your Kids Make Healthy Choices

5 Ways To Help Your Kids Make Healthy Choices

Girl-Jitsu believes in supporting women’s healthy choices, and offers products and information with that end goal in mind. Whether you’re looking for “mom and me” gear to workout together or need ideas and inspiration to help your family prosper, connect today!...

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The Anna Ellis Project

The Anna Ellis Project

Mental illness often has a negative connotation to it. When we hear that term, we automatically think of the person as “broken” or even worse, “crazy.” But the truth is 1 in 5 American adults (approximately 18 percent) have some form of mental illness, and only 1 in...

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Cleaning Your Equipment is Part of Jiu Jitsu

Cleaning Your Equipment is Part of Jiu Jitsu

Mastering a martial art like Jiu-Jitsu requires not only physical discipline but also mental focus and discipline. Too many people are of the mindset that their practice begins and ends when they get on and off the mat at the gym. In reality, you should be cultivating...

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Thoughts by Ginger Mark

Thoughts by Ginger Mark

I have thought long and hard on what I wanted to say about my experience yesterday at World Masters. I have decided to just speak from my heart. No I did not bring home Gold, but what I have accomplished this year is far more special to me. I made a commitment to...

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The Road to World Masters 2018

The Road to World Masters 2018

I’m writing this for all those who have been struggling... stay strong Mentally! I made It! This is my third year to say I’m going to Worlds (and/or Masters) and the first time that it actually happened. Year after year had plagued me financial and/or medical/injury....

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There is a Spiritual Side to Jiu-Jitsu

There is a Spiritual Side to Jiu-Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the fastest growing martial arts in the world and has seen a particularly steep increase in the number of female participants, like those in the United Arab Emirates, whose national team manager reported that there are more than 47,000...

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Using Your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Skills to Become Successful

Using Your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Skills to Become Successful

"Once you learn to remain calm under the stressful circumstances of a fight, you will have no trouble remaining calm under the stressful circumstances of life." Ryron Gracie comments on just one of the transferable life skills that Brazilian Jui Jitsu (BJJ) offers....

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Jiu Jitsu Teaches To Remain Calm Under Pressure

Jiu Jitsu Teaches To Remain Calm Under Pressure

In this article discussing the life-changing benefits of training Brazilian jiu jitsu, we’ll talk about how the Gentle Art teaches us to stay calm under pressure, both on the mats and in daily life. We all have moments of intense stress. Terrible morning traffic, a...

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Making Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Your Long-term Resolution

Making Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Your Long-term Resolution

Since the winter holidays have finally passed – so does all the rich, high-carbs and sugary desserts that come with it. The media is filled with tips on how to diet and lose weight or quit smoking and drinking alcohol as a New Year’s resolution. Now is the time to...

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Five Ways Jiu Jitsu Surprised a Woman in a Restaurant

Five Ways Jiu Jitsu Surprised a Woman in a Restaurant

By: The Dainty Grappler Photo Credit: Snow MMA Recently, my daughter and I had an unpleasant confrontation with a man at a restaurant. He was clearly agitated before we even got there. But when he made aggressive movements toward my daughter, here’s what happened and...

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