Advanced Focus Mitt Drill: Covering And Countering
Here's an advanced Focus Mitt drill that I call Covering and Countering. This drill simulates the defenses and counter attacks you would use when you're Boxing. Of course, safety is paramount when doing this drill so it's important that you take care of your training partner and start slowly with this drill.
Client Of The Month: Rita Chang
Our feature student this month is Rita Chang. Rita has been one of the core group of BJJ students that we have at our Burnaby location. And she's been training with us since 2015.
She took some time off to have her first child - Congrats Rita!
But she's returned and she just recently got promoted to the rank of Blue Belt 🙂
Here's a quick video of Rita talking...
How To Tie Your BJJ Belt Like A Boss
There's many ways to tie your BJJ belt; but, this is my absolute favourite way to do it.
Check out the video!
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Advanced Focus Mitt Drill – Parry Punch & Covering and Countering
This advanced focus mitt drill will help you get ready for sparring. It'll help you with your defense, timing and your counter punching.
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Workout of the Week #10
Check out this super fun fat burning, muscle toning workout of the week by our Strength and Conditioning Coach Meego Yassin.
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180 Armbar
The 180 Armbar is a common Top Cross Side technique but it's often done wrong. BJJ Black Belt instructor, Ritchie Yip, demonstrates some of the finer details of this Armbar.
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A Quick Fix For Your Fighting Stance
Your fighting stance is the first thing you'll learn and it's something that you'll be trying to perfect for as long as you're doing martial arts. Try this simple hack to help perfect your fighting stance.
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Client Of The Month: Michael Tsao
We're celebrating Michael Tsao as our Client Of The Month for winning our 6 Week Fitness Transformation Challenge.
Not only does Michael win bragging rights, he won himself a brand new iPad Mini for transforming the most out of a group of 12 people!
Here is what Michael accomplished in just 6 weeks with us...
Weight: Lost 11.4 lbs
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5 Ways To Stay Motivated To Exercise Regularly
You probably know that exercise is good for you; but, why is it so difficult to exercise regularly?
There are so benefits working out. You get:
- Increased happiness
- Better sleep
- Improved self confidence and increased self love
- More energy
- Reduction in anxiety and depression
- Reports of being more productive at work
- Increased cognitive performance
- and extended life expectancy.
Science has come up with 5 factors that will help us stick to our exercise routines and this...
10 Basic Bodyweight Exercises
Lose weight, burn fat and build toned muscle anytime, anywhere with these 10 simple bodyweight exercises.
Burpees.
This is one of my all time favourite bodyweight exercises. Burpees will get your heart pumping and your lungs burning. Burpees hit virtually every muscle group and is a staple in fitness classes everywhere.
- Hit a Push Up
- Jump up
Mountain Climbers
An amazing high intensity cardio exercise that you...
The Ultimate Beginners Guide To Kickboxing
If you're a total beginner to martial arts, here's a simple guide showing you everything you need to know when you jump into your first Kickboxing class.
Kickboxing is a martial art that is based on striking. Striking is when we are creating injury to our opponent's torso, head and legs by creating impact through our hands and feet.
In order to strike properly,...
The Ultimate Guard Retention System
Hey Everybody,
This is my Ultimate Guard Retention System!
Having a strong Guard that is difficult to pass and that regularly and predictably delivers sweeps and submissions is the cornerstone of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
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Workout of the Week with Meego #1
Renegade Push Ups- 20 Reps
High Kettle Bell Swings- 40 Reps
Kettle Bell Squat- 20 Each Side
Kettle Bell Rows- 20 Each Side
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Workout of the Week with Meego #2
Kneeling- 15 Each Side
Deep Squat- 30 Reps
Woodchops- 15 Each Side
Single Leg Deadlift- 15 Each Side
Single Arm Row- 15 Each Side
Floor Press- 30 Reps
Push Press- 15 Reps
Low-Side-Row 15 Each Side
Overhead Swings- 30 Reps
THE ULTIMATE SYSTEM FOR ESCAPING BOTTOM CROSS SIDE
This is the ultimate system for escaping bottom cross side. Bottom cross side is one of the most dangerous positions in BJJ. This is the system that I show all of my students so they can successfully escape from this dominant position.
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Advanced Focus Mitt Drill – Rollovers
The Rollover Advanced Focus Mitt Drill will help you keep your hands up when you're Boxing! Video: Advanced Focus Mitt Drill - Rollovers
Advanced Guard Passing Drill
Here's a set of Guard Passing Drills to help you with your reflexes and your conditioning.
Advanced Focus Mitt Drill – Parry Punch & Covering and Countering
This advanced focus mitt drill will help you get ready for sparring. It'll help you with your defense, timing and your counter punching.
Workout of the Week #10
Check out this super fun fat burning, muscle toning workout of the week by our Strength and Conditioning Coach Meego Yassin.
180 Armbar
The 180 Armbar is a common Top Cross Side technique but it's often done wrong. BJJ Black Belt instructor, Ritchie Yip, demonstrates some of the finer details of this Armbar.
A Quick Fix For Your Fighting Stance
Your fighting stance is the first thing you'll learn and it's something that you'll be trying to perfect for as long as you're doing martial arts. Try this simple hack to help perfect your fighting stance.
Client Of The Month: Michael Tsao
We're celebrating Michael Tsao as our Client Of The Month for winning our 6 Week Fitness Transformation Challenge. Not only does Michael win bragging rights, he won himself a brand new iPad Mini for transforming the most out of a group of 12 people! Here is what...
How To Tie Your BJJ Belt Like A Boss
There's many ways to tie your BJJ belt; but, this is my absolute favourite way to do it. Check out the video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvPDX8S9ZoY
Client Of The Month: Rita Chang
Our feature student this month is Rita Chang. Rita has been one of the core group of BJJ students that we have at our Burnaby location. And she's been training with us since 2015. She took some time off to have her first child - Congrats Rita! But she's returned and...
Advanced Focus Mitt Drill: Covering And Countering
Here's an advanced Focus Mitt drill that I call Covering and Countering. This drill simulates the defenses and counter attacks you would use when you're Boxing. Of course, safety is paramount when doing this drill so it's important that you take care of your...