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Side control is the last place people think they will get triangle choked from. However, the triangle can be just as effective from side control as it can from any other position. It just needs to be set up correctly. This short instructional … [Read more]
One of the most common questions I get asked is "What does your strength & conditioning training look like?" To answer that question, I've enlisted the help of my S & C coach, Will Badenoch. Since I started training with Will, my Jiu … [Read more]
Check out this killer ab workout that was specifically designed for BJJ or MMA. Here's the full list of ab exercises: 1. Knees together, toes together 2. Butterfly 3. Elevated Knees together, toes together 4. Elevated Butterfly 5. Legs … [Read more]
"Position before submission" is a commonly used phrase in Jiu Jitsu. And in my experience when you understand how to control a position the submission becomes a lot easier. One reason for this is your opponent has to use more energy and give more … [Read more]
I'm want to share with you 3 stretches that have dramatically increased my hip and hamstring flexibility. But before I get into that I want to share two flexibility concepts that have helped develop my flexibility consistently. The first … [Read more]
Back injuries suck. But I didn't really understand how much they sucked until I had one. Putting my socks on became a challenge and a sneeze would drop me in spasms of pain faster than a Mirko CroCop head kick. Injuring my back was also the first … [Read more]
mindset /ˈmʌɪn(d)sɛt/ noun 1. the established set of attitudes held by someone. One of the most important elements in success is your mindset. As a martial arts student, it can be very easy to feel a lack of progression. Students can often … [Read more]
A friend recently shared with me his 6 steps to success. These can be applied to all areas of your life including martial arts and business. The 6 Things YOU should do to INCREASE your chances of success in both business and in life. 1. … [Read more]
Recently, I was fortunate enough to spend five weeks living, training, and competing in California. During those weeks I learned about success and failure. I went from wining a World Championship without having a single point scored against me … [Read more]
Learning any new skill, whether martial arts related or otherwise, can be a very frustrating experience for many people. It's a common occurrence to hear beginner students say "I'll never be able to do this", "I'm not good enough", or "It's too … [Read more]
E + R = O; An Equation For Life Have you ever been in the situation where something has happened, you've reacted, and then spent month's cleaning up the mess you've just made. I know I have, and I used to do this all the time. That is until I … [Read more]