Category Archives: BJJ

Vancouver BJJ Instructor Explains what “Tapping” is

Vancouver BJJ instructor, Ritchie Yip, explains that “tapping” or “tapping out” is simply a way to keep everyone safe when they are practicing BJJ. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is an art that is about choking and arm breaking. Yes, BJJ is … Continue reading

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Vancouver BJJ Instructor Explains the different positions in BJJ

Vancouver BJJ instructor talks about the different positions in BJJ. BJJ is profoundly complex and confusing especially to the novice. To anybody just starting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, BJJ can seem like a maze of positions, submissions and strategies. To simplify … Continue reading

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Vancouver BJJ Instructor Explains How BJJ is Simply a Solution for a Problem

Vancouver BJJ instructor Ritchie Yip, talks about how Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is merely a solution to a problem in the video below. BJJ is a grappling art were the foundational position is the Guard. The Guard in BJJ is similar … Continue reading

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Vancouver Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Special Report- How to Pick the Perfect Martial Arts School

  What is it that you want? In the quest for the perfect Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school, the search begins by asking yourself why you want to start studying Martial Arts to begin with.  Are you looking for new, interesting way to … Continue reading

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The 77 Most Common Mistakes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

If you’re a beginner in BJJ and you’re frustrated with how many times you’ve been tapped out; then, this is going to save you months and months of aggravation, frustration and turmoil on the mats.     I know how you feel.  … Continue reading

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Vancouver BJJ Training Tip- the 4 Basic Guard Strategies

BJJ students working on their Guard game need to do 4 things.  Most BJJ students only do one.  From the Guard, there are 4 things you can do.   Submit  - go for a choke, an Armbar, or a Kimura … Continue reading

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Vancouver BJJ Training Tip- Sharing Information

BJJ students will too often not share information with their fellow classmates. A common disease found in many BJJ academies is the inability of fellow classmates to share technical knowledge, strategies and developing game plans with other students.  I find … Continue reading

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Vancouver BJJ Training Tip- Strength

BJJ students typically use way too much strength.   Remember, Jiu Jitsu is about exercising principles of leverage, proper body positioning and timing.  Jiu Jitsu is not another avenue for you to demonstrate how strong and aggressive you are.  That being … Continue reading

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Vancouver BJJ Training Tip- Mental Training

BJJ and Mental Training. Is mental training important for fighting?  How much of fighting is mental?  10%?  Maybe 50%?  How about 90% Let me ask you, how much time you spend on your mental training?  How much time do you … Continue reading

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Vancouver BJJ Training Tip- Teach Yourself

BJJ students often feel that they can not and they should not teach themselves new techniques.  This is a misconception that will only hidder learning.  Often, when I’m watching UFC or when I’m watching tournament footage on Youtube of highly esteemed … Continue reading

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