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Training notes, school-and-family advice and jiu-jitsu explained by the instructors at Renzo Gracie West Boca Raton in Boca Raton.

Jiu-Jitsu Nutrition: Eating and Drinking for Training

Jiu-jitsu nutrition is about steady energy, good hydration and recovery that fits your life. Eat a light meal a couple of hours before class...
Gracie Family History: How Jiu-Jitsu Reached the World

Gracie family history is central to the story of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Japanese judoka Mitsuyo Maeda taught Carlos Gracie in Brazil, and Carl...
BJJ Myths Debunked: 10 Things Beginners Get Wrong

Common BJJ myths keep newcomers off the mat: that you must be fit, young, strong or ready to fight. In reality, classes are built for beginn...
How to Avoid Injuries in Jiu-Jitsu: A Smart Training Guide

To avoid injuries in jiu-jitsu, warm up properly, tap early, choose controlled training partners, leave your ego at the door and respect res...