I feel like confidence (or a lack of) and anxiety can be issues for all of us sometimes. Whether it’s working on a new position or a weak one, or maybe moving up to a new belt level in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. There are times when we can struggle with anxiety and negative thinking. This happens […]
Several of my students and people that randomly saw my last meal prep video sent me messages telling me that they loved the Thai Chicken recipe I posted before. So I posted another favorite of mine. This recipe is another easy meal prep. It’s a crockpot version of Ropa Vieja. If you’ve ever eaten at […]
Do you have any jitters before a match? Do you get nervous or second guess yourself? Do you deal with BJJ tournament anxiety every time you compete? You’re not alone. Even the guys at the highest levels have jitters and negative thoughts before they compete. But one of the marks of a seasoned competitor is having the presence […]
This is a really easy way to prepare your chicken for your weekly meal prep. I preach to all my BJJ students in the gym that they need to prepare their food in advance. The better you’re eating, the better you will feel and the better you will perform on the mat. You can eat healthy […]
So you’re thinking about doing a BJJ private lesson with your coach? Cool. BJJ private lessons can be an excellent way to get some one-on-one time with your coach and receive some tailor made adjustments for your game. But do it right so that you get the most out of them. Below are some things […]
In this video I demonstrate how to do 4 different leg locks from Half Guard. This is one of my favorite leg series. 1 because I love using the back step and 2 because it is a relatively safe position for my feet while being able to attack my opponent. You can use it from […]
Training BJJ After a Meniscus Tear What’s it like training BJJ after a meniscus injury? How long after surgery before I’m back on the mats? Will my knee ever be 100% again? These are some the commonly asked questions that I get from my blog and some of my videos. If you’re reading this I’m […]
Fitaid Review The other day after finishing a tough no gi class and followed by a Crossfit workout I decided to cool off with a cold shower provided by mother nature. I tried to use my anchorman voice but you’ll see that I pretty much failed. Enjoy the video of the post workout shenanigans. […]
On the mats, one thing I pride myself on is having a particularly strong grip. Whether it’s gi or no gi I’ve always been able to get a death grip when I need it. The funny thing to me is how people over complicate the process of developing a strong grip. There are literally hundreds […]
In this video I demonstrate how to use the outside single leg from wrestling and BJJ and combine it with one of the most effective self defense techniques available. Again, this shows that even Sport BJJ techniques can be as BJJ Self Defense for unfortunate situations. Also, keep in mind. This is a joke and […]