Professor Bernardo Faria breaks down the best way to improve our cardio for BJJ... Do more Jiu jitsu…. The end. Ok, so you were hoping for some more insight into how to improve your cardio for Jiu Jitsu.  It really is that simple,...

Best Way To Improve Your Cardio For BJJ by Bernardo Faria Bernardo Faria is widely considered one of the most dominant super heavy weight fighters in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  He has won some of Jiu Jitsu most prestigious tournaments. For many years he...

Cardio for older guys… Recently, the question came up on the BJJ Fanatics group about stamina for the older Jiu Jitsu athlete. I thought I would offer my two cents on the questions. First, for the older grappler, it is unrealistic to have...

How important is your breathing? Do you think about it? Is it a priority to you when you’re training? It’s obvious that we need to breathe, but do you keep your breath under control, or do you let it dictate your pace, your...

Tom DeBlass recently went to his social media channels and issued a warning to his students about skipping the class warm up.  If you've following Tom DeBlass for any length of time, you most likely realize behind that smile and the sense of...

One of the most elusive things that everyone who steps on the BJJ mats is looking for, even beyond their next stripe or belt promotion, is good cardio.  Think back to the first time you took a BJJ class.  The classic jiu jitsu...

We all know bjj can be one of the most tiring exercises in the world.  We have all been in the position where we are on our last round and can barely even attack our opponent, or when we go with the class...

The study of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has to be one of the most dynamic and challenging endeavors anyone can undertake.   Few activities require the amount of consistent dedication from both a physical and mental standpoint.  The average person today who starts BJJ...