Often I get students who ask what they should do to build strength for BJJ. The exercise shown in this video is one of my favorites for developing explosive upper body strength. One of my trainers turned me onto it. When I asked why he put it into my training program, he said it was […]
A Sneaky Keylock Submission From Back Mount So last week we had a terrible winter storm in Louisville. During the days I was trapped inside the house. My roommate, brown belt and little brother from another mother, Chad, drilled and filmed a couple of videos with me. The lighting is a little dark in the […]
So I was cleaning my office yesterday and I found a few of my old black and red Chewjitsu shirts, never worn of course. I can’t promise size, but if you’d like one shoot me an email with your size and if I have it, I’ll send it your way. chewjitsu @ gmail.com
http://www.jiujitsutimes.com/blog/kid-got-awarded-to-a-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-black-belt-7th-degree/ One of my student’s posted this article today and I couldn’t help but shake my head. I’ve seen a few gyms give away junior black belt ranks at their gym. I don’t know the whole story, but I imagine this is a response to other traditional martial arts which have black belts. It’s a […]
A lot of times I find myself in a frustrating situation. I manage to get my arm under the chin of my opponent but I can’t seem to finish the choke. Most commonly they will take two hands against my one to defend the rear naked choke. I’ve personally burnt my forearms out plenty of […]
Below you’ll see a self defense video that displays a system which is hands down more effective than what is currently shown in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. After watching the video and it’s creative use of both fruits and vegetables. You’ll understand why Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and it’s emphasis on taking someone down, controlling their body and being […]
Whenever a newer student comes into the gym they’ve often done a good deal of homework. They’ve checked out our website, read our blogs and watched our videos on Youtube. With that, these new students have often watched several of my MMA fights. Once they make it to the gym they often ask whether or […]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72xzTaKZCTU&w=560&h=315] This was my first Black Belt win at the IBJJF Pans in 2013. I was super shaky early on in this match. I could definitely tell I had some nerves. But that’s just how it is in BJJ sometimes right? Fun side story about this match. The blue gi I am wearing was […]
D’arce Choke Defense : Counter Sweep From Half Guard And Bottom Of Side The Darce or D’arce choke is a super effective and somewhat painful choke. People can attack with the Darce choke from top of Half Guard as well as Side Control. Knowing how to defend against the technique in BJJ is important, […]
I think it’s safe to say the deeper you go into BJJ, or anything for that matter, the more it consumes your thoughts, and ultimately the more connections you make with other subjects and ideas. Some similarities are a bit unclear while others are easily connected. With that, anytime I read about historical battles I […]