New Fighting Matters is live! Shelby York from @roughhandsbjj.bsky.social talks about the real reasons women leave the sport.
youtu.be/4av7JGuuZDo
@roughhandsbjj.bsky.social
Rough Hands BJJ is an independent, boutique, training center specializing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Submission Grappling. Founded and forged in Louisville, Kentucky and lead by coach Jesse Walker. #bjj #jiujitsu
New Fighting Matters is live! Shelby York from @roughhandsbjj.bsky.social talks about the real reasons women leave the sport.
youtu.be/4av7JGuuZDo
We're following @roughhandsbjj.bsky.social's lead and offering free BJJ Mental Models Premium access to everyone impacted by US federal layoffs and forced retirements. DM @bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social to redeem. We'll also attempt to find you a nearby #BJJ gym where you can train for free if needed.
13.03.2025 22:48 β π 14 π 6 π¬ 1 π 1#bjj #jiujitsulife #federalemployees #louisville #louisvillekentucky
09.03.2025 02:01 β π 26 π 3 π¬ 0 π 1#BJJ tip of the day: Big movements also create big openings.
28.02.2025 01:56 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0I've been telling folks that I wouldn't limit head count for the camp, but we've gotten to a number where I'm likely going to have to go back on my word. We are at about 40 campers right now; I'm going to put a cap of 50 on the camp.
So with all that said, the time is now. . .
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Episode 325 is now live! Mike Mahaffey joins us to discuss economy of motion in #BJJ, why itβs important, and how more athletic grapplers can violate this concept in favor of a movement-based game.
Listen now by searching for BJJ Mental Models in your podcast app, or visit this link: bjj.plus/325
Open and encouraged for all skill levels! We will explore both the conceptual basics and more advanced details of the Americana β as well as other shoulder locks. This event is donation-based and is being held to support the Americana SOS Campaign
Recommended Donation: $50 #jiujitsuforall #bjj
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE JIU-JITSU COMMUNITY
Hello Jiu-Jitsu friends,
We are a collective of Jiu-Jitsu practitioners, gym owners, and coaches who love this sport and know firsthand the life-changing benefits it can offer.
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If you actually listen to women who train Jiu-Jitsu, youβll learn theyβre much more concerned about sexual abuse and PEDs than they are about trans athletes competing in their divisions.
17.02.2025 21:41 β π 21 π 5 π¬ 0 π 1#BJJ is a marathon not a sprint, so letβs train accordingly www.grapplearts.com/volume-over-...
17.02.2025 19:23 β π 24 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0For the vast majority of practitioners, jiu jitsu is a hobby. If you're feeling a sense of anxiety and dread ahead of class because of how you are treated, or the feeling that you just don't fit in, it might be time to find a new place to train. #bjj #jiujitsu4all
07.02.2025 18:33 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0#jiujitsuforall #bjj
29.01.2025 18:46 β π 11 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0#BJJ tip of the day: The more times youβre willing to fail, the greater your odds of long-term success.
07.01.2025 03:02 β π 10 π 2 π¬ 1 π 0#bjj seminar to benefit the Salus Center (Lansingβs LGBTQ community center), @deepbluebrazilianjiujitsu in Grand Rapids on 3/22/2025, 12-2pm. All proceeds will go to the center. @bjjmentalmodels will offer a free month of premium access to anyone who donates! Please bring a minimum $20 donation.
07.01.2025 13:57 β π 4 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Goal setting (and being coached how to set appropriate goals) is incredibly important in #BJJ. From ep 414 of The Strenuous Life Podcast
02.01.2025 21:50 β π 8 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0It was my pleasure! I had a blast. I hope we get a chance to chat again soon
02.01.2025 21:50 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0How to train jiu-jitsu successfully if youβre not a super athlete. New podcast episode is out, get all the links here: www.grapplearts.com/training-bjj...
02.01.2025 20:39 β π 6 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Had a great conversation with @stephankesting.bsky.social. In it we went deep into the training methods (and training culture) that allows older, smaller and less athletic grapplers to get better as fast as possible without getting injured
02.01.2025 17:58 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0A detailed breakdown of one of the most vicious and effective pinning positions in bjj www.grapplearts.com/kesa-gatame-...
29.12.2024 18:57 β π 10 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0#BJJ tip of the day: Pretend they have βdirty feet.β Donβt let them connect their feet to the floor or yourself.
22.12.2024 03:35 β π 13 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0Russian Tie Seminar and Belt Promotions β¦ the perfect way to wrap up a great year at RHBJJ! #bjj #beltpromotions #bjjseminar
22.12.2024 21:37 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0An in-depth seminar I once taught on using Kesa Gatame - one of Judo's deadliest pins - to control and submit your opponent in BJJ... www.youtube.com/watch?v=TA73...
18.12.2024 16:47 β π 10 π 3 π¬ 1 π 1#BJJ tip of the day: Over the long term, the single most important factor in your training is whether you're having fun.
16.12.2024 04:48 β π 14 π 3 π¬ 1 π 0If Jiu Jitsu doesnβt make you smile, youβre doing it wrong. #bjj #welovethisgame #combatbase
08.12.2024 00:03 β π 6 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0I heard theyβre gonna have some pretty cool coaches there.
06.12.2024 17:50 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0#bjj pressure passing tips. Enjoy!
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Looking for the perfect gift idea for yourself or loved one? Grab a spot at the @bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social Spring Camp hosted by Rough Hands BJJ. This will be the "don't miss" camp of the year. (pssst. . .Black Belts get to attend and train for free!) #bjj #bjjblackbelt #bjjcamp
06.12.2024 13:54 β π 3 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0Listen to my latest interview and listen to me talk about my Jiu Jitsu journey as both a practitioner and coach.
04.12.2024 12:36 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0@skysentry.bsky.social has got some great lists to start with
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