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...

Over the last few years I’ve observed more and more academies enacting a uniform policy for their members. It’s nothing new in martial...

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...

You work really hard to build your martial arts academy. Finding the right location. Training staff. Teaching classes. Marketing your...

I’ve been fortunate enough to train at many different types of academies throughout my career. Different in their atmosphere. Different...

Learn about the affiliation process What is a Jiu Jitsu association What is an affiliate academy When to join an association When not to...

You work really hard to build your martial arts academy. Finding the right location. Training staff. Teaching classes. Marketing your...

Here are the ins and outs that I’ve learned over 8+ years of been sponsored by some of the top brands in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. What...

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...

Networking in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one of the most underutilized benefits of training with such a diverse group. The normal clientele...

Now more than ever, social media is a tool that allows you to promote yourself directly to sponsor companies, your fans, and the larger...

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...

I had a really cool article about guard development that I was really excited to post. But sometimes things happen or events occur that...

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...

2017 is quickly approaching and as with each new year this brings with it a rush of new potential clients looking for help in achieving...

It’s that time of year when many academies begin their graduation ceremonies. Awarding hard working students and celebrating their...