It’s a good idea to tap out So I’ve been meaning to do a post on this for a while now and it pretty much covers why you should tap out...

Many students are way too tense. It’s a big reason why newer students tend to gas out when they first start training. I think a lot of it...

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...

This is a problem that affects mostly bigger students. It’s hard sometimes putting bigger students with smaller students because the...

There is a big debate among instructors and students alike as to what is the best way to warm up. Even at the academy that I teach at...

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...

Recovering from injuries Part of any athletic endeavor is dealing with injuries. It doesn’t matter how good you become injuries will...

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Common issues that I see with lower belts is that during grip fighting exchange their attention is spread out over two or three different...

The De La Riva guard is one of the most popular and useful guards positions. That being said the position can put a lot of stress and...

Berlin Seminar: Hey Guys I will be in Berlin Monday 27 Aug to 01 Sep teaching for the entire week and then holding a seminar at Alliance...

Positional sparring or specific training is probably where I spend the bulk of my time training. When you first start out. Any amount of...