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Jiu-Jitsu as Therapy

by jjpugsley | Feb 3, 2020 | Jiu Jitsu, JJ Pugsley, Mixed Martial Arts, Teaching

While I am certainly no expert on clinical therapy I do have a modicum of experience from formal education and internship in clinical psychology. For that reason I wanted to share my thoughts on the benefits of Jiu-Jitsu for reducing anxiety and stress along with...

Breathing for BJJ and life

by jjpugsley | Jan 20, 2020 | Jiu Jitsu, JJ Pugsley, Mixed Martial Arts, Teaching

One of the most important aspects of jiu-jitsu is the ability to remain calm under pressure. If you have ever been trapped on the bottom of a larger opponent’s side control you have undoubtedly felt that tinge of panic and claustrophobia that come with it. The...
Reasons Why Kids Should Learn BJJ

Reasons Why Kids Should Learn BJJ

by JJ Pugsley | Jul 29, 2019 | Jiu Jitsu, JJ Pugsley, Mixed Martial Arts, Teaching, Uncategorized

Some parents are just looking for a way to keep their children busy, others want them to learn self-defense. No matter the reasoning, it’s a great idea to sign your kids up for jiu jitsu classes because the benefits of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training are immense and will...
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Finger Tape: What Grapplers Need to Know

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Finger Tape: What Grapplers Need to Know

by JJ Pugsley | Apr 30, 2019 | Jiu Jitsu, JJ Pugsley, Mixed Martial Arts, Teaching

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, and it isn’t hard to see why. The grappling discipline provides practitioners with a means of making friends, getting in shape, and learning valuable self-defense...
The Benefits of Exercise for People with PTSD

The Benefits of Exercise for People with PTSD

by JJ Pugsley | Oct 11, 2018 | Jiu Jitsu, JJ Pugsley, Mixed Martial Arts, Teaching

People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tend to have low rates of exercise. This may explain why many people with PTSD have been found to be at high risk for a number of physical health problems. These physical health problems include obesity, heart disease,...
Under Pressure: Coaching Students in the Heat of the Moment

Under Pressure: Coaching Students in the Heat of the Moment

by JJ Pugsley | Jul 12, 2018 | Jiu Jitsu, JJ Pugsley, Mixed Martial Arts, Teaching

The number of reasons why I began dedicating so much of my time to coaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is endless. The art is so multifaceted: your mind and body are both so fully engaged, and observing students refine these skills and push themselves in the right direction...
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JJ Pugsley is a 2nd degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt who competes professionally in MMA events hosted by Fight to Win Promotions and Flo Grappling.

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