Always Be Learning
Every Jiu Jitsu player should have the goal of creating an impassable guard as it will open up many other aspects of your BJJ game. If you ever roll with someone that has excellent guard retention it'll feel a little like fighting a wizard. They … [Read more]
When I first started, Jiu Jitsu professional BJJ competitions were a dream. Honestly, I never expected them to become a reality, let alone be invited to fight in them. So, when I was approached by the guys at the Tuff Invitational I jumped at the … [Read more]
Last Thursday, I fought at the Masters Worlds in Las Vegas on only ten days notice. I also decided to make this the first competition in 8 years where I'd fight at light featherweight. And despite my giving my all, I lost in my second fight by 2 … [Read more]
I'm a big fan of match breakdowns. Instructional videos can have some great material on them and can be very useful, but and it's a big but... You'll often find the techniques instructors show in instructionals aren't the ones they'll use in a … [Read more]
It's amazing what you can do when you put your mind to it. Earlier this year, I set a goal to compete in the Masters World Championships at light-featherweight. Masters is a competition I've not had much success at in the past, and I've not … [Read more]