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MMA-grappling & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training: An introduction - part 1

Beginners in all training ventures of life often believe they can achieve greatness in just a few lessons. The bitter truth is that it takes heart and commitment in order to learn anything worthy to be learned. If that applies to most journeys towards knowledge, it applies even more to grappling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu champion Demian Maia is regarded as one of the greatest grapplers in MMA history.

Grappling oriented arts are totally different than striking-based martial arts and attract a diverse group of individuals. Usually, there are five different types of students who join a grappling school:

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