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The confidence you gain through drilling, rolling, and the mental strength needed to keep pushing even when things are hard is guaranteed to show up in other areas of your life. Here is where I talk about that connection.

Do You Skip Open Mat? Here’s Why You’re Making A Huge Mistake. — Kenny Kim Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
While everyone knows that regularly attending jiu-jitsu class is crucial if you want to achieve your goals, many people overlook the opportunities that come with attending an open mat. These training sessions aren’t structured like regular classes, mainly because they aren’t classes at all. Inst...
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Drop In Etiquette...Few important rules to follow — Kenny Kim Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Lot of Jiu Jitsu addicts will find a BJJ academy when they are traveling for work or on vacation to "drop in" on a class and most academies will be very welcoming in having a guest student. As a guest student, you should adhere to the rules and regulations of the academy. Findi...
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Training tips during the Holidays — Kenny Kim Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
The holiday season is right around the corner. Starting off with Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, it will be filled with family, feasts and for some of us, missed training (we will stay open but for a select couple days).  As amazing as the anticipation of the holiday sea...
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Why are you paying so much for your kid to train jiu jitsu? — Kenny Kim Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
One of my friends asked "Why would you pay so much money for your kid to train jiu jitsu”? Well I have a confession to make; I don't INVEST the money for my kid to train. So, if I am not paying for him/her to just train jiu jitsu, what am I paying for? - I pay for those moments when my son/da
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The HIDDEN benefits of Jiu Jitsu — Kenny Kim Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
If you've been thinking about getting on the mat and starting BJJ.. here are some hidden benefits. The Hidden Benefits of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brazilian jiu jitsu is more than just a sport. It’s more than a martial art. It’s a way to change your life. You hear a lot of people talk about th...
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Are New Years goals CLICHÉ? — Kenny Kim Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Every New Year we set out to achieve new goals, whether that be to stop drinking or to suck less at jiu jitsu. The argument to this “goal setting” is that most people abandon their goals within a few weeks if not days so is it too cliché for us to set New Years Goals? I’ve even seen some jiu ...
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Beginner’s guide to choosing a Jiu Jitsu Academy — Kenny Kim Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Jiu jitsu, also known as Brazilian jiu jitsu, is a martial art that has gained immense popularity over the years. It involves ground fighting techniques and submissions that require skill, patience, and dedication to master. If you’re a beginner interested in learning jiu jitsu, choosing the righ...
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Beginners Guide to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Introduction: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art and combat sport that has become increasingly popular worldwide. It is a discipline that is known for its effectiveness in self-defense situations, and many people have found it to be an engaging and rewarding sport to train in. However, a...
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