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# Casarez Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Casarez Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu a Lucas Lepri Affiliate in Cary NC

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## Posts

- [News](https://www.casarezbjj.com/blog/) - Read our blog for the latest Brazilian jiu jitsu news & notes from Casarez Brazilian jiu jitsu, the Triangle's premier jiu jitsu training center in Cary, NC.
- [5 BJJ Bear Hug Escapes Every Beginner Should Know](https://www.casarezbjj.com/5-bjj-bear-hug-escapes-every-beginner-should-know/) - "Master bear hug escapes in BJJ! Learn 5 essential techniques to boost your self-defense skills. Practice makes perfect. Start today!"
- [Beyond the Gi: Jiu Jitsu Socials for Families & Friends](https://www.casarezbjj.com/beyond-the-gi-jiu-jitsu-socials-for-families-friends/) - Some say you can’t train Jiu Jitsu AND have a social life, but that could not be further from the truth. Our students gathered on August 5 to socialize...
- [A Summer of Jiu Jitsu Competition!](https://www.casarezbjj.com/a-summer-of-competition/) - Summer was an eventful couple of months at Team Casarez as our talented athletes took the stage at various tournaments locally and across the country. Let’s relive some of the action: PBJJF Raleigh Summer Open Three of our athletes took the stage at the local PBJJF Raleigh Summer Open. James won one match and lost
- [Spring Team Tours The Country](https://www.casarezbjj.com/spring-season-competition-team/) - Between April and June, Team Casarez students competed in 4 IBJJF Opens and the IBJJF Worlds in California. Here is a look at what our students accomplished together: 1. IBJJF Charleston The season kicked off with the IBJJF Charleston in early April. Three of our students competed at this IBJJF tournament. Milo had 7 matches
- [Empowering Kids Through Jiu Jitsu: A Summer Camp to Remember](https://www.casarezbjj.com/empowering-kids-through-jiu-jitsu-a-summer-camp-to-remember/) - This summer, our jiu jitsu kids' summer camp took off on an adventure of teamwork, and fun! We trained Jiu Jitsu, practiced core values, made arts and crafts, and had fun!
- [4 Wins at IBJJF Atlanta](https://www.casarezbjj.com/4-wins-at-ibjjf-charleston/) - Four of our students won gold at the IBJJF Charleston in February. Each of the competitors earned at least one submission, and won their respective divisions.
- [David Wins Pan Ams!](https://www.casarezbjj.com/david-wins-pan-ams/) - David and the team after he won IBJJF Pan Am Gold The Jiu Jitsu team had been training hard for months in preparation for the Pan Ams, one of the largest and most prestigious jiu jitsu tournaments in the world. Every year, the tournament is held in Florida, and the team was excited
- [10 Steps for Jiu Jitsu Competition Prep](https://www.casarezbjj.com/10-steps-for-jiu-jitsu-competition-prep/) - Prepare for your next Jiu Jitsu competition with these 10 steps. You will be well prepared and ready to perform your best at your Jiu Jitsu competition.
- [Jiu Jitsu for Kids: How to Keep It Fun](https://www.casarezbjj.com/jiu-jitsu-for-kids-how-to-keep-it-fun/) - Jiu Jitsu requires repetition to learn, and that can be boring for kids. Here are some ideas to keep Jiu Jitsu engaging and fun for kids.
- [Team Wins 2nd at Newbreed](https://www.casarezbjj.com/team-wins-2nd-at-newbreed/) - Over the weekend, Team Casarez students competed in the Newbreed Raleigh tournament and achieved outstanding results. Several students won double gold.
- [Why BJJ is the Best Martial Arts for Kids](https://www.casarezbjj.com/why-bjj-is-the-best-martial-arts-for-kids/) - Jiu Jitsu for kids promotes focus and confidence in a safe and supportive environment. It is the best martial arts for kids to learn self-defense.
- [Why Start Jiu Jitsu in 2023?](https://www.casarezbjj.com/why-start-jiu-jitsu-in-2023/) - Accomplish all of your new year's goals with Jiu Jitsu. Improve your physical health, mental health, build community, and renew your sense of self. Start today!
- [Miranda Maverick shares MMA & Self Defense Knowledge](https://www.casarezbjj.com/miranda-maverick-shares-mma-self-defense-knowledge/) - Miranda Maverick teaches Team Casarez students the fundamentals of self defense, striking, and grappling for MMA. Maverick is a pro MMA fighter in the UFC>
- [Just Show Up](https://www.casarezbjj.com/just-show-up/) - Professor Tony Casarez earned his second degree on his black belt this past weekend. His advice to his students: just keep showing up.
- [IBJJF Charleston & FUJI Raleigh](https://www.casarezbjj.com/ibjjf-charleston-fuji-raleigh/) - Team Casarez Jiu Jitsu had a busy weekend, with 5 students competed in Charleston, SC and 4 students competing in the FUJI Raleigh tournament.
- [New to Jiu Jitsu?](https://www.casarezbjj.com/new-to-jiu-jitsu/) - If you are new to Jiu Jitsu, then this blog is for you. Here are 3 things to know as you make your decision to train Jiu Jitsu.
- [Is Strength Important for Jiu Jitsu?](https://www.casarezbjj.com/is-strength-important-for-jiu-jitsu/) - Read this blog and listen to the podcast to hear from strength and conditioning coach and third degree black belt, Hector Gutierrez, on the importance of stren
- [IBJJF Charlotte Open 2022](https://www.casarezbjj.com/ibjjf-charlotte-open-2022/) - 8 students compete at the annual IBJJF Charlotte Open in Concord, North Carolina. Team Casarez represents the Alliance association, who won 1st place overall.
- [3 Ways to Get Out of a Jiu Jitsu Rut](https://www.casarezbjj.com/3-ways-to-get-out-of-a-jiu-jitsu-rut/) - Do you feel stuck in your training right now, like you hit a plateau? Here are 3 steps to help you get out of the rut and back into your training.
- [Tap Cancer Out 2022](https://www.casarezbjj.com/tap-cancer-out-2022/) - Tap Cancer Out hosts a touranment in Raleigh each year to fight cancer. Our team raised $4,294 and the tournament raised almost $100,000.
- [IBJJF Worlds 2022: Alliance Takes 1st Place](https://www.casarezbjj.com/ibjjf-worlds-2022-alliance-takes-1st-place/) - We had 2 competitors compete in the IBJJF Worlds 2022 Championship, Riya and Milo. Alliance became 13X World Champions. Lucas Lepri inducted to Hall of Fame.
- [Back to Back Tournaments](https://www.casarezbjj.com/back-to-back-tournaments/) - This past weekend was a busy one! The team competed at two local back to back tournaments, one on Saturday and the other on Sunday. In total, 12 students competed this weekend. Newbreed Charlotte On Saturday, six students represented Team Casarez at the Newbreed Charlotte tournament in Concord, North Carolina. Newbreed comes to the area
- [IBJJF Pan Ams 2022](https://www.casarezbjj.com/ibjjf-pan-ams-2022/) - One of the biggest international Jiu Jitsu competitions of the year, IBJJF Pan Ams, took place in Kissimmee, Florida April 5-10. In years past, Professor Tony Casarez has traveled by himself or with one other student to compete. This year was the first time that Team Casarez sent a team of 5 competitors to the
- [IBJJF Charleston Open 2022](https://www.casarezbjj.com/ibjjf-charleston-open-2022/) - Alliance took 1st place in the IBJJF Charleston and we took 4 competitors to compete in their Gi and No Gi Jiu Jitsu competition.
- [Yoga for Jiu Jitsu Athletes](https://www.casarezbjj.com/yoga-for-jiu-jitsu-athletes/) - The human body is designed to adapt to the positions and activities that it encounters most often. In Jiu Jitsu, the body experiences a constant contraction and compression of muscles. Whether it’s knees to your chest or elbows to your side, we all know that keeping our limbs close to our centerline is the best
- [Wrestling for Jiu Jitsu](https://www.casarezbjj.com/wrestling-for-jiu-jitsu/) - On Saturday, we had the opportunity to learn from former D1 Wrestler and Head Coach, Joey Boardwine. Joey Boardwine, with Boardwine Grappling, is an instructor and professional head coach who has been grappling for 40 years. He started training Jiu Jitsu in 2015 with Team Casarez and earned his blue belt with Professor Tony in
- [Taking Notes for Jiu Jitsu](https://www.casarezbjj.com/taking-notes-for-jiu-jitsu/) - Taking notes for Jiu Jitsu is important for memory retention - here is how I am encouraging my students to take notes at Team Casarez Jiu Jitsu.
- [Toro Cup 19 and FUJI Raleigh](https://www.casarezbjj.com/toro-cup-19-and-fuji-raleigh/) - This weekend was a busy one for Jiu Jitsu in Raleigh! Between the Toro Cup 19 on Saturday and the FUJI Raleigh Winter Championship on Sunday, our students and coaches spent the whole weekend on or around the mats. We had four students compete in superfights for the Toro Cup 19. These superfights
- [Newbreed Charlotte 2022](https://www.casarezbjj.com/newbreed-charlotte-2022/) - Congratulations to the students who not only braved the snow and ice this past weekend, but also showed up and dominated at the Newbreed Charlotte tournament on January 22. We had a total of nine students representing Team Casarez on the mats. As a gym, we earned 5 gold medals, 6 silver medals, and 4 Jiu Jitsu student competition results for Newbreed January 2022. 9 students represented Team Casarez at the tournament in Charlotte.
- [3 Mistakes to Avoid When Writing Your Jiu Jitsu Goals for 2022](https://www.casarezbjj.com/3-mistakes-to-avoid-when-making-your-jiu-jitsu-goals-for-2022/) - It's a new year, which means new Jiu Jitsu goals for 2022! When creating your goals, make sure you are following these guidelines to ensure complete success!
- [5 Rules for Cross-Training](https://www.casarezbjj.com/cross-training-good-or-bad/) - The question is not necessarily whether cross-training in itself is good or bad, the question is moreso, how can I cross-train respectfully? There is nothing inherently wrong with cross-training. It can be beneficial to you as a student if you want to get to know other jiu jitsu students in the community and diversify your
- [Team Casarez Goes 4-0 at the Toro Cup](https://www.casarezbjj.com/team-casarez-goes-4-0-at-the-toro-cup/) - The Toro Cup is a Super Fight hosted by Cageside and Toro BJJ that invites competitors from blue to black belt to compete. The Super Fights are highly competitive and intense matches. The Toro Cup also donates 50% of the proceeds to an important cause. In the case of Toro Cup 18, the proceeds were
- [Advice to My White Belt Self](https://www.casarezbjj.com/advice-to-my-white-belt-self/) - It took me over 10 years to get my black belt in Jiu Jitsu. During that time, I learned a lot of lessons. In the hopes that it will help some of you on your journey, here is some advice I wish I had been given when I was a white belt: Consistency is
- [Stop Trying to Fix Your Cardio & Do This Instead](https://www.casarezbjj.com/stop-trying-to-fix-your-cardio-do-this-instead/) - The biggest misconception in the Jiu Jitsu community is that you need to improve your cardio in order to keep up with your opponent. The problem with this philosophy is: Training cardio outside of Jiu Jitsu makes you more tired and less recovered for your cardio training during Jiu Jitsu. Rolling in Jiu Jitsu is
- [How to Create a Routine for Rest and Recovery in Jiu Jitsu](https://www.casarezbjj.com/how-to-create-a-routine-for-rest-and-recovery-in-jiu-jitsu/) - The truth is, most of us already know that we need to eat well after a training session, or that we need to make sure we are getting sufficient sleep in order to recover properly. And yet, we don’t always do it. It is easy to get distracted by other priorities, to get lazy in
- [FUJI Raleigh Tournament October 2021](https://www.casarezbjj.com/fuji-raleigh-tournament-october-2021/) - The FUJI Raleigh Jiu Jitsu tournament was hosted on October 24, 2020, and we had 13 students that competed and represented Team Casarez. For many of the students, it was the first time competing. It is always exciting watching students compete for the first time because there are a lot of emotions that come with
- [3 Takeaways from the Tap Cancer Out Tournament 2021](https://www.casarezbjj.com/3-takeaways-from-the-tap-cancer-out-tournament-2021/) - On September 11, we took 21 students to the Tap Cancer Out tournament. The event was full of exciting matches and team camaraderie. From the tournament, there are 3 clear takeaways that I want to discuss. 1. Fundamentals are Key! The first takeaway is that I noticed that our students had a different particular style
- [Jiu Jitsu Concepts: Gui Mendes Seminar](https://www.casarezbjj.com/jiu-jitsu-concepts-gui-mendes-seminar/) - As Lucas Lepri affiliates, all of our students were invited to attend the seminar hosted by the Lepri Headquarters on October 16. The seminar featured Gui Mendes, a 4X World Champion and current professor at Art of Jiu Jitsu Academy in Costa Mesa, California. For the students who were not able to attend the seminar,
- [IBJJF Charlotte International Open 2021](https://www.casarezbjj.com/ibjjf-charlotte-2021/) - Alliance Team takes 1st Place in Gi and No Gi As Lucas Lepri affiliates, Team Casarez students competed under the Alliance association for the IBJJF Charlotte competition on October 2. Alliance has won 1st place in the previous four IBJJF Charlotte competitions, and secured a 5th title this year. Alliance is now 5X Charlotte Open
- [Students Learn from 9X Adult World Champion Lucas Lepri at Annual Seminar](https://www.casarezbjj.com/students-learn-how-to-pass-lasso-guard-from-9x-adult-world-champion-lucas-lepri/) - Lucas Lepri and his three students, Dante, Kleber, and Marcelo, visited Team Casarez on May 8, 2021 for the annual Lucas Lepri seminar. Each year, the school invites Lucas to share his latest modern techniques, meet with the students, and lead the celebration for the annual belt ceremony. Lucas Lepri is a 9X Adult Black
- [Jiu Jitsu Team Helps Competitors Win at FUJI Tournament](https://www.casarezbjj.com/jiu-jitsu-team-helps-competitors-win-at-fuji-tournament/) - Referring to Jiu Jitsu as an individual sport is accurate to an extent. After all, it is one-on-one grappling and competing. However, Jiu Jitsu is more of a team sport than a lot of us realize, and this was explicitly clear when Team Casarez competed in the FUJI tournament on April 25 in our hometown
- [A Note From Professor Casarez Regarding COVID-19](https://www.casarezbjj.com/a-note-from-professor-casarez-regarding-covid-19/) - Dear Students, I hope you and your families are all doing well during this time. Thank you for your understanding and patience throughout this process and for supporting the school. I want to send you all on update on the status of the gym, details regarding payment and reimbursements for when the gym reopens, and
- [COVID-19 UPDATE](https://www.casarezbjj.com/covid-19-update/) - To all our Team Casarez BJJ Students, we have been monitoring the situation with the spread of Covid-19 and have taken the difficult decision to temporarily close the gym for two weeks, beginning Sunday, 3/15. The fastest way to make training safe again is to do our part to combat the spread of this virus,
- [BJJ Safety With The Coronavirus](https://www.casarezbjj.com/bjj-safety-with-the-coronavirus/) - In light of the growing public-health concern about coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to share what we know about this illness so far, and what Team Casarez has been doing to prioritize your health and wellness. With that in mind, I specifically want to cover the following topics: The most up-to-date information about coronavirus and its
- [Taping Your Fingers for BJJ](https://www.casarezbjj.com/taping-your-fingers-for-bjj/) - Some Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners almost never end up using tape and others live by it. I personally think it comes down to the type of BJJ style you like to play. For example, if you are doing NoGi, then needing to tape your fingers outside of an injury is most likely never going to happen,
- [Holiday BJJ Gift Guide](https://www.casarezbjj.com/holiday-bjj-gift-guide/) - With the holidays coming up, we wanted to share a Holiday BJJ Gift Guide that could be shared with family members or used to purchase some great gifts for your fellow Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners. At Casarez BJJ in Cary NC, we have all types of students but one common factor is they all do BJJ.
- [Food Choices and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Performance](https://www.casarezbjj.com/food-choices-and-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-performance/) - Food plays a big role in our everyday life, but food can also help your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu performance on the mats. No matter your diet choices from vegan, vegetarian, paleo, and others there are some simple guidelines that can assist in keeping you running clean and helping the strain we put on our bodies during
- [How to approach an open mat for BJJ](https://www.casarezbjj.com/how-to-approach-an-open-mat-for-bjj/) - Here at Team Casarez BJJ in Cary, NC, we have a few open mats every week, and that provides time for a student to work on what they have learned, try out some new stuff, or get some sparring with teammates. I have been training at Team Casarez Brazilan Jiu-Jitsu in Cary for a few
- [What To Focus On As A New White Belt In BJJ](https://www.casarezbjj.com/what-to-focus-on-as-a-new-white-belt-in-bjj/) - When you first start training Brazilian jiu-jitsu, the excitement is almost unbearable, but there are a few things to focus on as a new white belt In BJJ. Here at Casarez Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, a Lucas Lepri Affiliate, in Cary, NC we have students of all kinds come and start the journey into the gentle
- [Safety Tips On The BJJ Mats](https://www.casarezbjj.com/safety-tips-on-the-bjj-mats/) - Here we are going to provide some basic safety tips on the BJJ mats to keep you and your team safe. These are all observations of things that have happened or have been avoided. We already deal with everyday soreness and creaks from the body due to the just basic training, so there is no
- [Why BJJ is a Positive Solution To Bullying](https://www.casarezbjj.com/why-bjj-is-a-positive-solution-to-bullying/) - Bullying can come in many different forms and no one deserves to experience them, but the reality is that it does happen. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teaches ways to limit physical altercations through grappling movements and self-awareness to situations. Why is BJJ a positive solution to bullying? Providing confidence to a person when they are grabbed, pushed,
- [Never Quitting](https://www.casarezbjj.com/never-quitting/) - When I first started training BJJ 12 years ago, I wanted to quit. I think most people do. They never tell you that. Some are ashamed of that, but the truth is almost everyone is tempted with that thought. Jiu-jitsu is not easy and when you see how far you have to go to get
- [How Kids Can Benefit From Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu](https://www.casarezbjj.com/how-kids-can-benefit-from-brazilian-jiu-jitsu/) - Making the decision to put your children into BJJ is a great idea and has some amazing benefits. In BJJ your child will learn team work, confidence, discipline along with many other positive influences that any Martial Art provides. ​In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, it is a way of life: from those Saturday morning classes with
- [Why A BJJ Journal Can Help](https://www.casarezbjj.com/why-a-bjj-journal-can-help/) - As we are starting off in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, it is very easy to get lost in all the techniques being shown, but being able to retain that information will help you elevate your game and help your training partners. Options for a BJJ Journal Cloud document like Google drive can be of great assistance
- [Tips To Stay On The Mats During Cold Season](https://www.casarezbjj.com/tips-to-stay-on-the-mats-during-cold-season/) - It is that time of year where you start hearing coughing and sneezing everywhere and everyone is getting their best defense up to not get sick. The cold season can start as early as October and last up to March which is a good portion of the year. In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, hygiene is always important
- [Casarez BJJ IBJJF Results](https://www.casarezbjj.com/casarez-bjj-ibjjf-results/) - Wanted to take some time and give a shout out to all the competitors who went down to Charlotte and competed in the IBJJF Charlotte International Open. We had a total of 6 competitors compete with the following breakdown. Results: Jed 1st ? Josh 2nd ? Ross 3rd ? Fernie 3rd ? Graham 3rd ?
- [Recap Of the Latest Events in September](https://www.casarezbjj.com/recap-of-the-latest-events-in-september/) - We have had a lot going on this month for Team Casarez BJJ in Cary, NC. This month was filled with some wonderful competitions that our team fought hard in and trained hard for. Before we break down all the events this month, we want to thank the students, competitors, and community that is ever
- [Preparing for a BJJ Competition](https://www.casarezbjj.com/preparing-for-a-bjj-competition/) - What is important when preparing for a bjj competition? So many of us, once we start on this beautiful journey of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, is often asked: “are you going to compete?” That is a choice that some make and others decide to pass on. There are some fantastic competitions that are available for both Adult
- [Local Chiropractor Shout Out](https://www.casarezbjj.com/local-chiropractor-shout-out/) - We wanted to take some time to give thanks to a local Chiropractor Dr. Stephen Kosterman who assisted Professor Casarez in his preparation for the American National Title. At Casarez Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu located in Cary NC, we take pride in working with the local community and that also means highlighting the services that we get
- [What To Bring To Train BJJ and Practical Hygiene For The Mats](https://www.casarezbjj.com/what-to-bring-to-train-bjj-and-practical-hygiene-for-the-mats/) - In this blog, we are going to breakdown what to bring to train BJJ with some main items to have once you start training brazilian jiu-jitsu. Many people may not be able to afford a whole set up once you get the GI and other main accessories, but some of these items below will make
- [US Grappling Charlotte and NY Pro Winners](https://www.casarezbjj.com/winners-from-us-grappling-charlotte-and-ny-pro/) - Very proud of my students who competed, won and medaled. We had 4 students travel and compete at the US Grappling in Charlotte and all came back with 8 medals while another student traveled to New York for the IBJJF New York Pro and won Gold. A total of 9 medals: 4 Gold and 5
- [Team Casarez BJJ Getting To Gold](https://www.casarezbjj.com/team-casarez-bjj-getting-to-gold/) - As many people say, there is no “I” in team and though that is true this is a break down of Team Casarez Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu latest accomplishment at the IBJJF American Nationals in Las Vegas. Our professor Tony Casarez had some hard fought matches in both GI and No-GI divisions. The competition outcome was that
- [Technique Of The Week #1](https://www.casarezbjj.com/technique-of-the-week-1/) - Here is the first of many technical videos showing the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Located here in Cary, NC at Team Casarez BJJ, a Lucas Lepri Affiliate you will find top notch instruction from Head Instructor Tony Casarez and his team. Below is the breakdown of a strike defense to a controlled takedown. This
- [Technique Of The Week #2](https://www.casarezbjj.com/technique-of-the-week-2/) - This technique of the week is showing how to stop an aggressive strike, with then moving to a hip toss controlling the opponent down to the ground. From there you see coach Casarez subdue the opponent with a strike allowing him to transition into an armbar. A key concept here is that prior to fully
- [Technique Of The Week #3](https://www.casarezbjj.com/technique-of-the-week-3/) - This third installment for the technique of the week displays how to avoid someone from attacking you from the back, preventing a slam or takedown, and then transitioning into a kneebar. The breakdown starts with: Upon the attacker wrapping their hands around your waist control the grip. Lock your foot around their leg to prevent
- [Technique Of The Week #4](https://www.casarezbjj.com/technique-of-the-week-4/) - This fourth installment for the technique of the week breaks down what to do when an opponent is attempting place a rear choke from the standing position. For this to properly work it comes down to reaction time from the first moment the choke is attempted. You notice that the right when Tony recognizes he
- [Technique Of The Week #5](https://www.casarezbjj.com/technique-of-the-week-5/) - This fifth installment for the technique of the week starts off when your opponent has you in a single leg X guard position. A brief breakdown of single leg X is when the person has control of the ankle via hugging it to the side of the body. The outer leg is secure to the
- [Technique Of The Week #6](https://www.casarezbjj.com/technique-of-the-week-6/) - GI Single Leg Takedown - Pass - Side Control - Armbar This sixth installment for the technique of the week by coach Tony Casarez while he demonstrates how to complete a single leg takedown using the gi, and from there he passes the guard into side control by trapping the leg with his legs. This
- [Technique Of The Week #7](https://www.casarezbjj.com/technique-of-the-week-7/) - De La Riva Pass to Far Side Armbar This week in our seventh installment for the technique of the week, coach Tony Casarez is one of the ways pass the De La Riva guard and move securely into a far-side armbar. This technique starts by removing the pressure from the outside leg by removing the

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