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BJJ / MMA Words in Spanish — A Working Vocabulary
Languages | Martial Arts Guides, Vocabulary, Reviews, and Resources | Skills | Spanish Language Learning

BJJ / MMA Words in Spanish — A Working Vocabulary

ByDana Hooshmand February 7, 2023January 19, 2025

A summary of my BJJ / MMA words in Spanish, a vocabulary for doing mixed martial arts in a Spanish-speaking country.

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What does “Oss” or “Osu” mean in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
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What does “Oss” or “Osu” mean in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?

ByDana Hooshmand January 12, 2023September 8, 2023

The meaning of the “oss” or “osu” exclamation in martial arts, mainly BJJ.

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Echo Park Boxing (LA, USA) — Quick Review
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Echo Park Boxing (LA, USA) — Quick Review

ByDana Hooshmand January 5, 2023April 4, 2023

A quick review of Echo Park Boxing, a Boxing and Muay Thai gym in Los Angeles.

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Learning BJJ / MMA in Korean — A Glossary
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Learning BJJ / MMA in Korean — A Glossary

ByDana Hooshmand January 5, 2023July 2, 2023

A glossary of words for travelling with BJJ / MMA.

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Cube MMA Review — MMA Training in Seoul, Korea
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Cube MMA Review — MMA Training in Seoul, Korea

ByDana Hooshmand December 10, 2022July 3, 2023

A review of my three months training in mixed martial arts at Cube MMA, Seoul.

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Cercle Tissier Review — Training BJJ in Paris, France
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Cercle Tissier Review — Training BJJ in Paris, France

ByDana Hooshmand September 25, 2022April 4, 2023

A review of my three months of training BJJ at Cercle Tissier, France.

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Travelling with MMA/BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) — 9 Tips
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Travelling with MMA/BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) — 9 Tips

ByDana Hooshmand June 25, 2022July 18, 2023

Travelling with BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) — Some tips on using Jiu-Jitsu as a way of getting to know people in new countries.

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Learning BJJ in French — Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu French Glossary
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Learning BJJ in French — Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu French Glossary

ByDana Hooshmand June 10, 2022July 18, 2023

BJJ terminology in French.

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Learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Mauritius with Academie Jaunbocus Tawfiq
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Learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Mauritius with Academie Jaunbocus Tawfiq

ByDana Hooshmand May 13, 2022November 3, 2023

Learning BJJ / Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Mauritius with Academie Jaunbocus Tawfiq.

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Fusion Fight and Fitness Review — BJJ and Muay Thai in Cairns, Australia
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Fusion Fight and Fitness Review — BJJ and Muay Thai in Cairns, Australia

ByDana Hooshmand March 14, 2022April 4, 2023

A review of my three months at Fusion Fight and Fitness in Cairns, Queensland, Australia.

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