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Why should I do Brazilian Jiu-jitsu?

Posted on November 21, 2016 by jameseke

by James Eke You are thinking about trying Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. Maybe you have tried other things or maybe you still do. Maybe you’ve heard how much fun it is from friends. Maybe you have done a little research or have … Continue reading →

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Being awesome at Jiu-jitsu takes hard work over a long period of time

Posted on November 14, 2016 by jameseke

  by James Eke When we start training in the martial arts we might think that we are going to suddenly gain amazing skills and be this image that we have created for ourselves over night. The reality though is … Continue reading →

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Zen & The Art of Jiu-jitsu

Posted on November 7, 2016 by jameseke

    by James Eke “Calm your mind. Control your body. Master your emotions. Breathe” These are words that I heard a great deal when I first started studying Zen over 30 years ago. I was lucky because a few of … Continue reading →

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Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is for everyone

Posted on October 24, 2016 by jameseke

by James Eke After 35-plus years in the martial arts I’ll be the first to admit that some martial arts are good for some people while others are good for ‘others’. While there may be people out there who would say that this … Continue reading →

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Essence of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

Posted on October 17, 2016 by jameseke

  by James Eke Someone asked me the other day what Jiu-jitsu was and I answered with a clinical text book answer. Then they asked me something that made me think, they asked, ‘what is its essence?’ Now giving a … Continue reading →

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Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is a beautiful thing

Posted on October 14, 2016 by jameseke

  by James Eke People train in the martial arts for a myriad of reasons. Some want to get in better shape. Some want to make friends. Some want to learn to defend themselves. Some just think it is cool. … Continue reading →

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Eke Academy

Posted on October 4, 2016 by jameseke

  See these smiling faces? This is what Brazilian Jiu-jitsu was meant to be — people coming together and training hard and having a great time doing it in a safe and friendly environment. At Eke Academy of Martial Arts … Continue reading →

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October 2016 BJJ Syllabus

Posted on October 3, 2016 by jameseke

You have them in your guard, you think you are doing well and then you realize you are stuck, flat on your back with nothing. Sound familiar? We all find ourselves in this spot either by miscalculation or as a … Continue reading →

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Eke Academy of Martial Arts — technique of the week #40

Posted on October 5, 2014 by jameseke
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Eke Academy of Martial Arts — technique of the week #39

Posted on October 5, 2014 by jameseke
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