Tag Archives: BJJ

Vancouver Kickboxing Coach Demonstrates an Advanced Focus Mitt Drill

Vancouver Kickboxing instructor Ritchie Yip here! Today, I’m going to show you guys one of my favourite focus mitt drills. Really, this drill is a combination of 3 different focus mitt holding patterns. The 1, 2, 1, 2 Drill is a stable … Continue reading

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Vancouver BJJ Instructor Defines Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Vancouver BJJ coach Ritchie Yip here to give you my simplest definition of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is amazingly complex and it’s one of the most difficult Martial Arts to learn. Over the years, it’s been my focus … Continue reading

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The Martial Arts Consumer Awareness Guide- How to make an informed, intelligent decision when picking the perfect Martial Arts School

Hi, this is Ritchie Yip.  I’m grateful for the opportunity to provide you with the information about Martial Arts and help you choose the right Martial Arts school.   I am the head instructor and owner of the InFighting Mixed … 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 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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