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Competing is tough. It’s not easy. I think I’ve done everything from being self-deprecating to being like, man, I can do it. I think it’s...

I think this really depends on the instructor. If your academy does the traditional running warm up then you are out of luck. You will...

Adapting to your training A big problem that newer students have when they transition from a beginner focused class to an all levels...

This is the old school way of thought in Jiu Jitsu that gets overlooked a lot now a days. And I think it’s both good and bad. Old school...

With all my posts on social media I try to bring value each and every time. Lots of athletes can post pictures of themselves looking cool...

Overtraining in Jiu Jitsu is a real serious condition that many instructors and students don’t talk about. I can’t name too many sports...

Developing a good guard game is no easy task. The guard is the foundational position in Jiu Jitsu. It’s what sets us apart from the other...

The last week or so I’ve been delving deeper into my training methodology. I get asked a lot about my own training. What I do. What I try...

Just finished competing at the first major tournament of the year. The IBJJF European Championship. My results didn’t go the way I wanted...

I first wrote about this topic in a guest post I did last year, The Next Great American Champion, but it’s still very relevant today....

The environment of an academy can make or break it. I’ve thought a lot about this topic. Both as an instructor and as a student. And my...

My friend Sam has written a lot about the beginner mindset. If you have the time I definitely recommend reading up on this topic at...

I think as higher belts we seldom think about the influence that we have on the younger generation of students under us. Last week after...

I’ve talked a little bit about this topic on Quora and even made a video on YouTube about the high attrition rate of blue belt students...

Playing guard for a beginning student isn’t easy. In fact, starting a new activity or study comes with a lot of trial and error. In Jiu...

Longevity in Jiu Jitsu is something that I think a lot about. I know I’ll be doing Jiu Jitsu for a long time but I also recognize that...

I was watching my friend Jon Thomas teach a class while training at his academy in Gothenburg, Sweden. For those of you who don’t know...

It’s funny but the majority of my posts come from conversations or questions that I get asked. A lot questions about making it in Jiu...