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In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the Tap is King. When you Tap, you concede defeat and signal to your opponent that you have had enough. This can be a difficult thing to do, especially when you are in a heated match and your ego is on the line.
But Tapping is an important part of BJJ, and it's crucial that you know when to tap out before you get injured. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of Tapping and how to avoid getting injured in BJJ.
Burn out. I think you'd agree with me that this is common amongst ambitious MMA and Jiu-Jitsu practitioners. This can be a combat sports athlete’s most common issue and familiar foe and although training hard and pushing your limits can have its benefits, the problem with this is that “burn out” or overtraining can actually lead to a large list of serious health issues.
This was my biggest mistake when I was just beginning my martial arts journey and over the years I've researched and found some beneficial methods and strategies that have allowed me to train longer and harder without feeling burnt out or overtrained. In this article, I'm going to show you exactly what you can do to begin training at your most optimal level while avoiding burnout.
