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 used to travel a lot and from early on in my BJJ training have grown accustomed to...
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.
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 In 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.
The Importance of Proper Form When Strength Training for BJJ
I freely admit that I’m a complete nerd when it comes to studying proper form when strength training....
Learning How to Learn
Today while in class at my BJJ academy, I discovered a breakthrough past what had been a source...
Sumo for Mixed Martial Arts Book Review
I was first exposed to Sumo wrestling by attending a tournament in Osaka, Japan several years ago, which...
Proximity to Greatness in BJJ
Access to the current legends of BJJ is one of the things that keeps our sport it legit and pure, and is key to why the BJJ community is so special.