"If you do not quit, you will get a black belt"

Do you think this statement is true?   I don't.   Earning a (real) black belt requires more than "just showing up".   Persistence, consistency, and determination are all prerequisites to a black belt, but they are not the only ingredients required in...

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Feb 02, 2024
Training for Size vs Strength for BJJ

Choosing a program to improve your grappling performance can be confusing.    Should you lift for strength or size? Like a bodybuilder or like a powerlifter?   Well... both and neither.    When to Lift for Size "Larger muscles mean healthier bodies,...

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Jan 26, 2024
Protein Intake for BJJ Athletes 

Protein is not only for bodybuilders.    Protein intake drives Muscle Protein Synthesis (MPS).   It's for recovery, performance and, yes, muscle gain.    When I first started lifting weights at 17, I read on the bodybuilding.com forums that you need...

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Jan 17, 2024