Why do Jiu Jitsu competitors transition to MMA?
I first wrote about this topic in a guest post I did last year, The Next Great American Champion, but it’s still very relevant today....
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alecbaulding
Oct 26, 20174 min read
Promoting a great training environment
The environment of an academy can make or break it. I’ve thought a lot about this topic. Both as an instructor and as a student. And my...
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alecbaulding
Oct 18, 20175 min read
White Belt Mindset Revisited
My friend Sam has written a lot about the beginner mindset. If you have the time I definitely recommend reading up on this topic at...
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alecbaulding
Oct 2, 20173 min read
Should your academy have a uniform policy?
Over the last few years I’ve observed more and more academies enacting a uniform policy for their members. It’s nothing new in martial...
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alecbaulding
Sep 18, 20175 min read
Impressionable students
I think as higher belts we seldom think about the influence that we have on the younger generation of students under us. Last week after...
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alecbaulding
Aug 24, 20175 min read
Why do people tend to quit at blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
I’ve talked a little bit about this topic on Quora and even made a video on YouTube about the high attrition rate of blue belt students...
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alecbaulding
Aug 15, 20175 min read
Developing your guard to the next level
Playing guard for a beginning student isn’t easy. In fact, starting a new activity or study comes with a lot of trial and error. In Jiu...
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alecbaulding
Jul 14, 20178 min read
Build better relationships with your students
You work really hard to build your martial arts academy. Finding the right location. Training staff. Teaching classes. Marketing your...
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alecbaulding
Jun 24, 20174 min read
Training at a high level competition academy
I’ve been fortunate enough to train at many different types of academies throughout my career. Different in their atmosphere. Different...
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alecbaulding
May 8, 20171 min read
Quick Guide to BJJ Associations
Learn about the affiliation process What is a Jiu Jitsu association What is an affiliate academy When to join an association When not to...
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alecbaulding
Apr 26, 20177 min read
Retention
You work really hard to build your martial arts academy. Finding the right location. Training staff. Teaching classes. Marketing your...
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alecbaulding
Apr 9, 20171 min read
Get The Ultimate Guide To Modern Jiu Jitsu Sponsorships
Here are the ins and outs that I’ve learned over 8+ years of been sponsored by some of the top brands in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. What...
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alecbaulding
Mar 30, 20177 min read
Longevity in Jiu Jitsu
Longevity in Jiu Jitsu is something that I think a lot about. I know I’ll be doing Jiu Jitsu for a long time but I also recognize that...
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alecbaulding
Mar 21, 20173 min read
Networking in Jiu Jitsu
Networking in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one of the most underutilized benefits of training with such a diverse group. The normal clientele...
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alecbaulding
Mar 16, 20174 min read
Personality and Social Media
Now more than ever, social media is a tool that allows you to promote yourself directly to sponsor companies, your fans, and the larger...
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alecbaulding
Mar 2, 20175 min read
Guard Development
I was watching my friend Jon Thomas teach a class while training at his academy in Gothenburg, Sweden. For those of you who don’t know...
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alecbaulding
Feb 2, 20175 min read
Martial Arts Business Blunders
I had a really cool article about guard development that I was really excited to post. But sometimes things happen or events occur that...
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alecbaulding
Jan 12, 20175 min read
Private Lessons
It’s funny but the majority of my posts come from conversations or questions that I get asked. A lot questions about making it in Jiu...
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alecbaulding
Dec 15, 20166 min read
Bringing in 2017
2017 is quickly approaching and as with each new year this brings with it a rush of new potential clients looking for help in achieving...
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alecbaulding
Dec 8, 20164 min read
Graduating Students
It’s that time of year when many academies begin their graduation ceremonies. Awarding hard working students and celebrating their...
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