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• Learning with the kids

  On the Mat - Training Diary

  Created: Thursday, 28 April 2011 22:48

  Today my journey in Jiu Jitsu continued when I took my very first (small) step into teaching. I've mentioned in my blog before that my ultimate goal is to become a teacher. "Hey Professor" I shouted after my friend and teacher a few weeks ago "Just so y...

• Game Changing Techniques

  On the Mat - Training Diary

  Created: Wednesday, 27 April 2011 23:52

  When you train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu you get taught 100 techniques and you might retain or use a small percentage of those. Many moves are either too advanced or not for your body type or don't fit your game.But when you go to class and you learn a techni...

• Respect your training partners

  On the Mat - Training Diary

  Created: Saturday, 23 April 2011 18:44

  The last 2 days of training were good. We did team Training on Good Friday (GI and NO GI) and spent time preparing for the Grapplers Quest battle. On Saturday I rolled for an hour to keep working my open guard and sweeps. I'm seeing alot of injuries rig...

• 1 week until Grapplers Quest Toronto

  On the Mat - Training Diary

  Created: Thursday, 21 April 2011 23:28

  It's an exciting time at Toronto BJJ. There is alot of new blood in Jiu Jitsu - the program has a real curriculum and specific classes for all levels, the MMA doors are opening for many guys thanks to the legalization here in the province and our Profes...

• Goodbye Rio Masters, Hello Worlds!

  On the Mat - Training Diary

  Created: Wednesday, 13 April 2011 22:08

  Like me - you may not have sponsors to help you.I had hoped this would be the year for me to get to Brazil but in reality - I don't have the cash to go. It's expensive living on your own in Toronto and I can't really manage $3000 for 10 days in Brazil w...

• Fighting through the burn

  On the Mat - Training Diary

  Created: Thursday, 07 April 2011 22:39

  Fighting through the burn By the time I leave work each day, I'm usually pretty brain dead from looking at a computer screen for 8 hours. I get home and my brain always shuts off and I usually end up napping until 7p then I will head to 8p class. If I wa...

• Coach Eduardo Wins Double Gold

  Articles - News

  Created: Monday, 04 April 2011 23:22

  Toronto BJJ's Coach Eduardo Dib Klayn won the Brown/Black Belt Absolute and his feather division at the Ontario Open BJJ Tournament and now will be representing us at the World Jiu Jitsu Championships June 02/03/04/05 in California.. Amazing work Coach ...

• April Updates

  On the Mat - Training Diary

  Created: Monday, 04 April 2011 23:00

  My first few days back after my face-plant I was very tentative and nervous to use my forehead but I've got past that. My main focus right now is guard passing. I never thought I would enjoy it as much as I am and I always knew there was alot to it as t...