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“Don’t use strength” is something you hear a lot in Brazilian jiu jitsu. While it is commonly taken as a golden rule, I interpret it more as a training method used to develop certain skills, not as an absolute law. The value of this concept is not in diminishing the development of strength, speed, or other physical attributes, but in highlighting efficiency principles. It’s a useful tool for those looking to improve the technical aspect of any practice and to become more efficient in their movement.

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To achieve weight loss these days, a lot of people are ramping up their protein intake. Naturally, by weight loss we specifically mean fat loss.

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