I read and hear many discussions debating whether BJJ is the best martial art for self defense and if not, which martial art is the best?
Is BJJ the Best Martial Art For Self Defense?
How to Build a Home Gym on a Budget
I love working out from home and my workouts are incredibly focused. I highly recommend a home gym to everyone.
Injury Recovery for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
In this post, we'll take a look at some tips for injury recovery for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, especially as it pertains to older grapplers.
3 Reasons to Compete in BJJ Over Age 40
I entered my first competition as a Blue Belt several months ago having absolutely no idea what to expect. All I knew was that I didn't want to progress through my BJJ journey without having had the experience. It was terrifying and exhilirating at the same time, and I found it to be a surprisingly emotional experience as well.
What to Do When You Don’t Have Time to Train BJJ
Eating healthy and making time for exercise, even just a few minutes in the morning, can keep you energetic, positive, and injury free.
How to Train BJJ While Traveling
I tend to travel a lot and from early on in my BJJ training have grown accustomed to visiting and training as a guest in academies other than my own. While I've always strived to be a good guest, the more I've learned about BJJ the more I've tweaked the protocol I follow to ensure … Continue reading How to Train BJJ While Traveling
Approaching BJJ Training With a Giving Mindset
By approaching every training session with a giving mindset, we can all elevate our teammates and ourselves, and motivate one another. It will also have a profound effect on our approach to life off the mats.
Top Five Reasons to Train BJJ Over 40
I often hear people ask if they’re too old to begin training a martial art, specifically BJJ past the age of 40. I didn’t begin training BJJ until I was 45.
Thoughts on Advancing to Blue Belt
About two months ago, after nearly three years of training, I received an email from my BJJ academy notifying me that I’d been selected to test for blue belt.
What Role Do You Play On the Team at Your BJJ Academy?
I’ve developed a theory which I hope enables me to be a better training partner and has the added benefit of enhancing my development as a Jiu Jitsu player.