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...

#Newterm #Termstart #ValhallaJiuJitsu

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...

I wanted to go more in-depth in my back control series on YouTube. For the sake of time – I try to avoid spending too much time going...

One question that I get asked about a lot. Usually by blue belts. Is how much do I study Jiu Jitsu outside of the mats. I’ve had...

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

Why instructors should not hook up with students and updates on the Mike Fowler situation . #Bjjdrama #controversy #relationships

This episode is gives a look in to the behind the scenes on getting a nick name in Jiu Jitsu. Looked at as a term of endearment. A nick...

After years of writing on topics concerning the business side of martial arts. I decided to compile everything that I’ve learned into a...

New requirements by the IBJJF for purple belt competitors #IBJJF #purplebelt

Getting back in to Jiu Jitsu after a long break. Check out what I did to maintain my passion for Jiu Jitsu. #Competition #podcast

How early should you start competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournaments? Podcast by Alec Baulding #podcast #training

When I first began training I wasn’t quite old enough to drive. So I had to rely on my local public transportation (my city was not very...

Balancing strength training with my Jiu Jitsu training is no easy task. On an average day, I might roll for 2 hours. Teach a couple of...

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...

Shark tank training is one of my favorite forms of rolling. I’m sure you’ve heard of it although it may go by different names at your...

This isn’t a topic that I’ve heard spoken about often in the martial arts, especially in Jiu Jitsu. When you first start an academy. It’s...

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

An introductory lesson, or intro private for short is probably the greatest marketing tool at the disposal of every martial arts academy....

Teaching white belts how to roll #podcast #training #whitebelt