Always Be Learning
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]