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🥋 Jiu Jitsu Destroyed His Body

🥋 Jiu Jitsu Destroyed His Body

Plus: how to escape Kesa Gatame.

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September 13, 2023

The Jiu Jitsu E-mail Newsletter

What up Flowrollers, it’s a great day to convince your significant other that the living room is the perfect place for drilling berimbolos.

In our last poll, you all made it clear that in a high level competition it’s on the athlete to CLEARLY tap or the ref to step in and stop the match:

I totally agree. That brawl was uncalled for, and I thought the winning athlete applied the heel hook with very reasonable restraint.

Flowroller Lucas made a great point that there is also a mental/physical delay between feeling a tap, and actually being able to unwind yourself from a leg lock:

Alright let’s get to it, slap-and-bump 👊🏻

THE MAIN EVENT 🚨

There’s a YouTube video titled “Jiu Jitsu Saved My Life but Destroyed My Body” that went absolutely viral in the past month.

In it, a purple belt web developer named Dorian talks about his history training Jiu Jitsu and how in his eyes he’s one injury away from calling it quits.

It’s definitely worth a watch, and it’s already picked up nearly a million views:

Many people are fond of saying “Jiu Jitsu saved my life.” Even if I don’t agree with Dorian’s take, I appreciate hearing some pushback on the topic.

I’ve been through my fair share of Jiu Jitsu injuries. Personally I can relate more to Chewjitsu’s philosophy of I don’t want to go into the ground with perfectly intact ACLs.

Have you felt like quitting Jiu Jitsu due to injuries (or fear of them)?

Vote to see results:

FINGER LICKIN’ GOOD 🥑
together with Clean Plates

We all know that the food we eat makes a huge impact on our performance on the mats. But let’s be real, sometimes it’s hard to eat clean.

That’s where Clean Plates comes in. It’s a free newsletter that includes drool-worthy recipes and expert nutrition advice to help you eat and perform your best.

QUICK TAPS 📝

DEAL OF THE DAY 💰

Gold BJJ’s Camo Rash Guard is 20% off this week (use code CAMO20). This rash guard is available in short and long sleeve, in all belt ranks.

Pick one up before the sale ends, and stock up your no-gi kit:

TECHNIQUE CORNER 🧠

Kesa Gatame is one of the most frustrating side control pins to be held under. Jordan Teaches Jiu Jitsu shows some great tips for escaping this position. Watch it here: