The Philosophy of BJJ and Mushin No Shin

The Zen expression of Mushin No Shin or state of no-mindedness has become symbolic with a sport which requires strategy, speed and extreme mental disciple.  A zen warrior is thought to be free of intrusive thought or worry allowing him to act in a way that is both instant and not reactionary.  The ultimate goal […]

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14 Year Old BJJ Monster Rolls with Paulo Miyao

We have all heard of those legendary Brazilian kids, who at only 13-14 years old are skilled enough to beat more adults. Well, this is one in action. Watch Matheus taken on Paulo Miyao for a fun sparring session that gets a bit heated.  Mattheus is one of the youngest students at Unity Jiu Jitsu […]

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Yuri Simoes: How to Train Like a Professional

In this week’s episode we caught up with Yuri Simoes to get a close look at how he trains with some of the best grapplers on the planet.  Yuri is one of the most talented and hard working up and coming BJJ fighters. Capturing multiple national and world titles, Simoes shows you how to train […]

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How John Danahar Builds Top Level Competitors

John Danahar is one of those iconic figures that only comes around once in a while. Cool, calm and collected Danahar has coached multiple BJJ and MMA athletes in the pinnacle of their sport.  In a recent interview by BJJ Hacks Danahar explains how he encourages his students to maintain a high intensity training level. […]

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The Best BJJ Players of NYC: Miyaos, Murilo Santana, Luiza Monteiro

Unity BJJ is one of the most hardcore groups of BJJ guys in all of NYC and the US. With constant visits by famous guests from the international BJJ circuit it’s no wonder why they boost more Mundial Gold Medalists than any other gym in the NYC area. In this weeks video, take a close […]

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