by Julius Park | Jan 14, 2017 | BJJ, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, News, Womens Only
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by Julius Park | Aug 15, 2016 | BJJ, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Training Tips
Regardless of how you feel about competition, competing is essential to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu development. At Crazy 88, we’ve noticed that the BJJ students that progress most quickly are those that are competing. Training Jiu Jitsu seeks to develop a skill set....
by Julius Park | Aug 4, 2016 | BJJ, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, News, Training Tips
I listened to a Wrestling Mindset podcast on the Predator vs Prey mentality. It said that predators have eyes in front of their bodies because they need to focus on attacking their prey. Prey animals have their eyes on the sides of their heads so they can watch out...
by Julius Park | Jun 25, 2016 | BJJ, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Training Tips
It’s that time of year again, right after the IBJJF World Championships, where Jiu-Jitsu academies around the world are promoting their students to a higher belt rank. Some belt promotions are without a doubt justified. If a student won a medal at the World...
by Julius Park | Jun 18, 2016 | BJJ, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Training Tips
Finding a great Jiu Jitsu coach is simple: go to the instructor that has the highest number of world champions and team titles. It doesn’t need to be more complicated than that. When most people think of great sports coaches, Vince Lombardi, Joe Paterno, and...
by Julius Park | Jun 11, 2016 | BJJ, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Training Tips
Just because you have a gold medal does not mean you are equal to other gold medal competitors. Let’s turn back to the fall of 2015. There was an uproar in the Jiu Jitsu community over gold medal competitors posting pictures on the medal stand without a second...
by Julius Park | Jun 10, 2016 | Articles, Blog, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, FAQ
So there are 5 belts in Jiu-Jitsu for Adults: White, Blue, Purple, Brown, and Black. Children under age 16 can also receive Gray, Yellow, Orange, and Green Belts which are intermediate belts between White and Blue. Some academies use stripes to represent the...
by Julius Park | May 22, 2016 | Blog, Competition Results, Kickboxing, Muay Thai Kickboxing, News
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by Julius Park | Apr 16, 2016 | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Competition Results, Mixed Martial Arts, News
Challenger Jon Delbrugge (8-2) submitted Champion, Micah Terrill (6-5) for the Shogun Fights Welterweight title. In an emotionally-charged fight, Delbrugge employed his superior Jiu-Jitsu against the title-holder, earning the tapout in Round 2 of their contest. Both...
by Julius Park | Dec 14, 2015 | BJJ, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Training Tips
I’ve now been involved in martial arts training for over a decade. Over the years, I’ve realized that the biggest issue is always one of consistency. What stops people from reaching their goals is not talent or circumstances but rather an inability to be...
