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Comp Team Vlog ft. Marlon Tajik
After taking it easy following the European Championships, we’re back in action at BJJ Lab Zürich! The last few weeks have been a well-earned break, but now it’s time to refocus. While there are no major competitions on the horizon, several of our students will be stepping onto the competition mats for the first time.…
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How to Pass Half Guard and Get to Mount
Half guard is one of the best passing positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. When you have chest-to-chest control, you’re already in a strong position—you control both their shoulders and hips. Your goal is simple: clear your trapped knee, then your foot, and move into mount. The key is getting your knee to the ground. Once it’s…
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The Best Way to Train BJJ: How We Do It at BJJ Lab
There’s a lot of debate in the BJJ community about the best way to train. Some say traditional drilling is outdated, while others claim the ecological approach is the future. The reality? No single method is perfect on its own. The best way to develop strong technique and apply it in live sparring is to…
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How to Stay Motivated and Get Better at Jiu-Jitsu
Getting good in Jiu-Jitsu can feel like an impossible task. Many people start with excitement but lose motivation and quit after some time. Discipline and hard work are important, but they aren’t enough on their own. What really helps is building a positive feedback loop. When training feels like fun, not work, you can stay…
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Meet Bartosz: Episode 3 of Road to Euros 2025
In this week’s episode, we’re mixing things up. The team was gearing up for a competition the next day, so we stepped away from our usual 12-week training program. Instead, we focused on pulling guard and countering guard pulls—key skills for any competitor. This time, we’re featuring Bartosz. He shared some valuable lessons from his…