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19
May
YOUR 6-WEEK BJJ COMPETITION BLUEPRINT

YOUR 6-WEEK BJJ COMPETITION BLUEPRINT

Whether it’s your first tournament or your tenth, preparing the right way can make a huge difference in how
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19
May
CURRICULUM OF THE WEEK: MAY 19 - 24

CURRICULUM OF THE WEEK: MAY 19 - 24

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15
May
Elevate Your Game: Join the Ultimate Jiu-Jitsu Training Camp in the Mountains!

Elevate Your Game: Join the Ultimate Jiu-Jitsu Training Camp in the Mountains!

The Elevation Jiu-Jitsu Training Camp 2026 is a premier event designed to elevate your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) skills through comprehensive
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11
May
3 BOOKS THAT SHAPED MY JOURNEY AS AN ATHLETE, INSTRUCTOR, AND LEADER

3 BOOKS THAT SHAPED MY JOURNEY AS AN ATHLETE, INSTRUCTOR, AND LEADER

I haven’t always loved to read, but I’ve always loved to learn. Over the years, I’ve come across many great books, but these 3 completely changed my mindset. They didn’t just give me ideas—they gave me tools.
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10
May
CURRICULUM OF THE WEEK: MAY 12 - 17

CURRICULUM OF THE WEEK: MAY 12 - 17

Fundamentals Focus: Headlock Escapes Week Theme: Defending common street and beginner-level control positions. Lesson Objectives: * Build confidence in defending headlocks
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04
May
CURRICULUM OF THE WEEK: BACK TO FUNDAMENTALS, MAY 5 - 10

CURRICULUM OF THE WEEK: BACK TO FUNDAMENTALS, MAY 5 - 10

This Week at EDJ Academy: Back to the Fundamentals This week, we’re diving deep into the core fundamentals of
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25
Apr
END OF MONTH RECAP WEEK: WEEK OF APRIL 28 FOCUS – CLOSE GUARD, OMOPLATA, AND X GUARD

END OF MONTH RECAP WEEK: WEEK OF APRIL 28 FOCUS – CLOSE GUARD, OMOPLATA, AND X GUARD

As we close out the month, we’re bringing it all together with a powerful week of review and reinforcement.
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18
Apr
GETTING BUTT-HURT WILL HURT YOUR JIU-JITSU

GETTING BUTT-HURT WILL HURT YOUR JIU-JITSU

In Jiu-Jitsu, progress comes with discomfort. Not just physically—though sore muscles and bruises are part of the deal—but
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18
Apr
CURRICULUM OF THE WEEK: FOUNDATIONS OF X GUARD – CONTROL, SWEEPS, AND TAKING THE BACK

CURRICULUM OF THE WEEK: FOUNDATIONS OF X GUARD – CONTROL, SWEEPS, AND TAKING THE BACK

This week, we're diving into the Foundations of X Guard — one of the most effective open guard systems
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18
Apr
FIVE STEPS TO GREAT CLASSES

FIVE STEPS TO GREAT CLASSES

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