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In Jiu-Jitsu, the term "ronin" refers to a practitioner who does not belong to a specific team or academy. This can happen for various reasons, such as moving to a new area without a nearby gym or feeling like they don't fit in with their current team's culture. The term "ronin" originates from feudal Japan, where it referred to a samurai who had lost their master (or daimyo) either through their master's death or their own disgrace. Without a master, a samurai became a ronin, which literally means "wave man" in Japanese, implying that they were a wandering, aimless warrior....

Preparing for your first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) tournament can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. Here are some tips to help you prepare for your first BJJ tournament: Train consistently: Consistent training is the key to success in BJJ tournaments. Make sure you're attending classes regularly and putting in the time on the mats. Focus on your basics: While flashy techniques may look cool, it's important to focus on the basics, such as guard passes, takedowns, and submissions. Work on perfecting your technique and mastering the fundamentals. Develop a game plan: Before your tournament, take the time to develop a game...

It's important to approach any situation where you need to provide feedback to someone with tact and respect. Telling someone that they "suck" at Jiu Jitsu can come across as harsh and may not be the most effective way to communicate your thoughts. Instead, you can offer constructive feedback in a supportive manner. You can start by acknowledging the efforts that the person has put into their Jiu Jitsu practice, and then provide specific areas where they could improve. For example, you can say something like: "I can see that you're really committed to Jiu Jitsu, and I appreciate your...

Grappling is a combat sport that involves various styles of wrestling, takedowns, throws, submissions, and ground control techniques. Each grappling style has its unique techniques, rules, and philosophies. In this article, we will discuss the major styles of grappling and how training in multiple styles may help or slow your progression in getting better. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) - BJJ is a ground-based grappling style that focuses on using leverage, body positioning, and submissions to defeat an opponent. BJJ has become popular in recent years due to its effectiveness in MMA competitions. Training in BJJ can help you develop your ground...

Sgt. Daniel M. Vasselian was a United States Marine who was killed in action on December 23, 2013, while serving in Afghanistan. He was 27 years old at the time of his death. Sgt. Vasselian the 27, of Abington, Mass.; assigned to 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.; died Dec. 23, while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.   Sgt. Vasselian was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart , Bronze Star and the Combat Action Ribbon for his service and sacrifice. He is remembered by his fellow Marines and by his...