I didn’t get into Brazilian Jiu-jitsu for money I never got into Jiu-jitsu for money. I never got into BJJ with the notion that I would someday make a living from it. I never even had the idea that I would be a black belt someday. When I first started training I was learning […]
No Gi Triangle Choke From Closed Guard I have plenty of students who have trouble adjusting to no gi after being primarily gi BJJ practitioners. In this video I show one of my favorite gi or no gi triangle choke setups. I also go into some of the details on how to finish the […]
So if you’re one of my students you know I’ve been raving about adding more fruits and veggies to my diet. Since doing so, I’ve done two things that I think are substantial. I’ve increased my already high level of energy throughout the day. Second, I’ve eliminated my cravings for sweets and pastries. No small […]
I get asked all the time about what are the best BJJ books to buy. Often times it’s from new students who want something to study when they get home, or by students who don’t have a ton of time. I’ve got nearly 20 different BJJ and grappling related books. One of which is a […]
I’ve recently gone down that guillotine choke rabbit hole. This started a few months ago after watching several friends who use the technique with lots of success. It’s versatile, it’s quick and even if it fails, often times the opponent has to focus 100% on defense of the choke. This leaves them vulnerable and opens […]
Recently the IBJJF banned white belts from jumping guard in competition. I started competing in 2003 and I prefer less rules. I think less rules make it the game more fun and force people to stay current with all techniques. Not just those that will help them win a tournament. But I understand what the […]
Morning Pre Training Smoothie I got a question from one of my students in my “morning crew” the other day. He was curious what to eat for breakfast, even if he was in a rush or running behind to the gym. Most of the time I prefer to eat eggs and veggies for breakfast […]
So I saw this video this morning of this 50 year old black belt rolling with a young BJJ purple belt world champion. As a newly 30 something, it’s encouraging to watch older guys still staying active and moving around on the mat. As I’ve gotten older I definitely have to take care of my […]
One of my good friends turned me onto this one years ago. It’s a great workout that takes less than 15 minutes usually and will leave you a sweaty mess. It’s a barbell complex. Cosgrove’s Evil 8 Here is the work out. 8 exercises performed without rest. The 1st round will consist of 6 reps […]
So I’ve been blessed with a layover between flights and with nothing better to do. What better way to spend my time then reflecting on the 2015 Pans. Every year the IBJJF puts on the Pans and every year it’s filled with amazing displays of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu at all levels. I’m amazed at the […]