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<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The summer vacation has officially begun! That means many of you are going on trips: a nice way to relax so you can return to the mat refreshed.<\/p>\n
But you don't have to lie on the beach all day: one of the best things to do when you're traveling is to train at a local gym. That's how you really get to know a place. Not as a tourist, but as part of the local jiu jitsu scene. Our own Tyrone is perhaps the best example: he has already trained this year in Miami, Copenhagen, and Prague.<\/p>\n
Here are 5 tips to make your training abroad a success:<\/p>\n
Check online to see if there are BJJ\/Grappling gyms nearby. BJJ is growing worldwide, but in some countries, the sport is not yet widespread. In popular vacation countries like Portugal, Spain, Italy, and the Balkans, there are fortunately more than enough gyms to be found.<\/p>\n
Are you unsure where to train best? Our coaches have been traveling and training all over the world for years, so there's a good chance we can recommend a gym to you.<\/p>\n
Always send a message to the team before you go. Not every team has such a great front desk team as we do, and there\u2019s a chance they might not do anything with it, but it\u2019s still a useful step. This prevents you from standing in front of a closed door or showing up to class in the wrong outfit.<\/p>\n
When visiting another gym, it\u2019s important to do so respectfully. Follow the house rules and try not to prove that you are the best. Set submissions gently, tap out in time, and adjust to your training partner.<\/p>\n
If you just stay in the hotel or follow tips from fellow vacationers, you often miss the best spots. Stick around after training and ask your training partners where the best places are to eat, party, or go on an adventure. This way, you discover the real hidden gems of a city.<\/p>\n
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Trainen op vakantie: 5 tips De zomervakantie is officieel begonnen! Dat betekent dat veel van jullie op reis gaan: even lekker bijkomen zodat je straks uitgerust weer terug op de mat kunt verschijnen. Maar je hoeft niet de hele dag aan het strand te liggen: een van de leukste dingen om te doen als je […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":9064,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9063","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nieuwsbrief"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n