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Our member Ross shared this great article with us. Take a look! https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20210222-how-a-beginners-mindset-can-help-you-learn-anything “As adults, we instantly put pressure on ourselves with goals,” he says. “We feel like we don’t have the luxury to engage in learning for learning’s sake.” Instead, he wanted to revel in the pleasure of the process.”

Our big friend Mark has created a Strength and Conditioning program that is geared towards grapplers. Mark has worked with Alex, Van and many other members of Masterskya, Marcelo Garcia Academy and others around the country. In Mark’s own words: “I designed this program to help jiu jitsu practitioners focus their strength training on movements

As 2020 is wrapping up with many highs and lows, we want to share some great news! We are very proud to announce our first affiliate, Masterskya Iran ran by Sam Bahador. Sam has been running Sharks Academy and growing his team in Tehran since 2012, and he has been a friend to Alex and

Reach out to them if you want to support! @escalerabjj on Instagram

Everyone needs a break sometime. Whether it’s because of an injury or personal life circumstances, it’s not uncommon to take a pause from jiu jitsu training (click to read). The real challenge is getting back on the horse and restarting your jiu jitsu journey. Getting back on the mat can be an enlightening experience. Isn’t