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...
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,...
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...
by JJ Pugsley | May 22, 2018 | Jiu Jitsu, JJ Pugsley, Teaching
Training as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner at an older age comes with a unique set of challenges. However, these challenges can be mediated through the following tips, which will help you continue to improve at Jiu Jitsu even when you are no longer in your 20s....
by JJ Pugsley | Oct 1, 2017 | Jiu Jitsu, JJ Pugsley, Mixed Martial Arts, Teaching
As we continue breaking down the belt system of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu it is important to remember that everyone learns at a different pace. While some may advance to the next level immediately after their minimum time, it may take others much longer. Everyone learns at...
by JJ Pugsley | Jun 22, 2017 | Jiu Jitsu, JJ Pugsley, Mixed Martial Arts, Teaching
Some of the best physical workouts can be accomplished through training BJJ. Most often, these training sessions suffice as a physical fitness program. However, many serious competitors require advanced strength and weight training routines as well. For those...
