It is important to consider not just what the grade of stone or diamond however, also the metal used in the band or setting. Gold is among the most sought-after metals for jewelry. It comes in a wide variety of 14k, 10k and 18k forms. It is a good idea to know the distinctions between different kinds of gold to help you choose the best one to suit your needs and budget.

Are there any commonly used pure gold levels?

The amount of gold that's pure in both gold and its alloys is… Continue

If you're a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu beginner, the learning curve can be extremely steep. Sometimes, the volume of information that comes at you from various sources, including your instructor, more knowledgeable instructors YouTube videos and more can be overwhelming. It's a common occurrence and isn't just limited to white belt levels we are certain that your instructor told that you should focus on the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu'.

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What is it that differentiates BJJ from other styles of grappling? An argument could be made to support using the BJJ guard! Open or closed the game will always have someone wearing their guard. This means that the opponent will have to be able to get past it.

Guard passing in BJJ is among the most challenging challenges you'll encounter in grappling, largely because guards are difficult to pass! In reality, many have difficulty passing guards due to a fundamental issue with the method in… Continue

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (or BJJ) is a martial art and combat sport, which originated in Japan and it is now more popular than ever. According to some statistics, there are around 7 million practitioners of the sport worldwide. For those of us that don't know how it works, "BJJ's strategy focuses on taking opponents to the ground such as the guard, where they can use submission holds such as joint-locks and chokes".

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art that uses leverage and techniques to…

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