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Backflips and Back Control – Competition Class Vlog
Every Saturday our competition team gets together at BJJ Lab Zürich for a mix of skill work, situational sparring, and conditioning. This week’s class had a great energy from start to finish. We kicked things off with our usual gymnastics warm-up, building coordination and body awareness. By the end, we were working on backflips, with
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Connecting Upper Body to Lower Body Attacks – Competition Class Vlog
In this week’s competition class, we explored how to link upper body attacks with lower body entries and finish sweeps with wrestling. The focus was on fluid transitions — attacking from standing, seated guard, and supine guard positions. Then we finished with a tough threshold training to build our cardio for future competitions.
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Stay Fresh on the Mats: Summer Hygiene Tips for BJJ
Summer training is sweaty. That’s part of the fun. But it also means we need to take extra care with hygiene. Being clean isn’t just about comfort — it’s about respect. Respect for your training partners, your gym, and yourself. Here’s how to stay fresh, healthy, and welcome on the mats all summer long. Shower
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Backtakes from Passing – Summer Comp Class Vlog
In this competition class, we focused on refining our backtakes—this time adding a twister hook finish from outside passing. The key idea: get back exposure, then stay connected to the hips and transition to the back. We kicked things off with basic gymnastics drills to keep building athleticism and coordination, then spent the bulk of
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10 Common Mistakes Beginners Make in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) can feel overwhelming. There’s a lot to learn, and you often find yourself in unfamiliar positions. That’s normal. Every black belt started as a white belt and made the same beginner mistakes. Here are 10 common errors we see at our gym, and how you can avoid them. Using too much