Always Be Learning
It’s amazing what you can do when you put your mind to it. A while ago, I had a 'vision’ for a way to help people that need support on their Jiu Jitsu journey, just like I did. Well, that vision is about to become a reality, as RIGHT NOW my … [Read more]
For a long time, I've had the dream of opening a full-time Jiu Jitsu Academy. However, due to a mix of circumstances that idea got put on the back burner, and honestly, at one point I thought it might never happen. Well, yesterday, that dream … [Read more]
As Jiu Jitsu players, we all fall in love with techniques from time to time. Those techniques can be anything from a simple grip change to a submission, but every time you train you try to use them. And when you catch it you feel on top of the … [Read more]
One of the most neglected areas of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is how you should start a match. Everyone learns what you should do while in a guard or how to escape the mount, but those first few moments of a match can be vital in securing the … [Read more]
Back when I was a humble blue belt, I desperately wanted to become a submission monster and have Helio Gracie like ability to tap anyone… unfortunately, Jiu Jitsu is a cruel mistress more often than not my fumbling submission attempts would end in … [Read more]
Have you ever heard the phrase, "failing to plan is planning to fail.” Well, mind maps are an excellent way to plan your Jiu Jitsu and can be a very useful tool regardless of your skill level. I've talked to you before about the benefits of mind … [Read more]
There are few positions in Jiu Jitsu as painful as Knee on Belly. When you get someone that understands how to control the position, it can feel like a baby hippo pressing down on your chest. I’ve seen many people tap (and a few go to hospital) … [Read more]
Getting stuck in closed guard sucks but if your opponent is good in that position, it will be a miserable experience. Go to Video 1: Posture In Guard Go to Video 2: My Favourite Guard Break Go to Video 3: My Back Up Plan Go to Video 4: No Gi, … [Read more]
Over the next few days, the biggest competition in the Jiu Jitsu calendar is taking place at the Pyramid in Long Beach, California. The world's best Jiu Jitsu players will gather and compete to become the World Champion 2016. For some this will be … [Read more]
Takedowns are one of the most neglected areas Jiu Jitsu. However, they often mean the difference between winning and losing a fight. If you watch any high level Jiu Jitsu athlete they always have a good understanding of takedowns and a few go to … [Read more]
Let's be honest, getting caught in a triangle sucks. Apart from the obvious risk of being choked, you also have to worry about arm bars and wrist locks all while your head is being squashed. The best way to avoid a triangle is to maintain good … [Read more]
Getting stuck in a closed guard experts closed guard is a miserable place to be. Instead of passing, you spend the whole time fighting to regain your posture and fending off their relentless attacks. To give you an example of this, check out this … [Read more]