These are Grappling Insider’s top recommended essential tools for BJJ recovery. Advertising Disclosure Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu takes an incredible toll on the body. Whether you’re a fresh white belt who’s still adjusting to the demands of training or a grizzled upper belt who’s constantly dealing with that nagging injury, BJJ is
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Read moreAdvertising Disclosure If you’re diving into Jiu-Jitsu and focused entirely on endurance and fitness, you’ll soon find out neither are useful without flexibility. You should never forego the value stretching provides. Ever turn your head fast and give yourself whiplash? It doesn’t take much and yet it still causes pain.
Read moreAdvertising Disclosure Sore back, sore neck, calves, arms, shoulders… you name it. Whether you’re new to the sport or you’ve been practicing BJJ for some time, it’s a pretty safe bet you’ve been plagued by at least one of these painful problems. The good news is, post-workout, sore muscles don’t
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Read moreGrappling is an addiction. Once you develop a love for the mats, it is almost impossible to imagine your life without training. There are two unavoidable consequences of jiu-jitsu: you will get tapped a lot and one day you will get injured. In this article, I am going to examine
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