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Have you ever gotten home from Brazilian jiu jitsu training and wondered what exactly are the benefits of BJJ? After regularly attending Brazillian jiu-jitsu classes for over 2 years, I decided to look into the benefits of BJJ and was enlightened by what I've learned. By the time you are finished reading this, you will understand the 7 life-changing benefits of BJJ.
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Knowing and applying these simple tips to your lifestyle may be the difference-maker between being an average version of yourself and transforming your abilities to reach the next level of your pursuit. Whether you're trying to be the next Jon Jones of MMA, Gordan Ryan of No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu or simply would like to just be a better version of yourself and improve your health and productivity, these essential steps are key to optimal performance for any martial artist or ambitious fighter
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As I was sitting on the mats exhausted from being submitted over and over again from the same cross collar choke, I was left wondering how I could defend myself against it.
One of the most frustrating things in Jiu-Jitsu is being caught in the same submission without the knowledge on how to get out. So, I decided to do a little research and seek help from a private lesson with a brown belt. What I learned was that the first step to defending yourself was to control the grips and fight the hands. However, there will be times when the opponent has control of your collar and a new strategy is needed. Let's look into the different techniques needed to defend yourself from the cross collar choke.
