Don’t let sinusitis take you off the mats Yep, it’s that time of year again, and no I’m not talking about the holiday season. I’m talking about the weather changing and getting sick season. Different illnesses seem to plague would be mat rats and leave them side lined frustratingly from training. One of the most […]
What got me started in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu? In my last blog post I talked about how my students and I took a moment after training to share our reasons for taking on this sport. Well, while I was talking with my girlfriend she asked why I didn’t share my story about how I got started. […]
-Making a difference Since I started teaching full time in 2010 I have been able to help build up a large BJJ program. Our gym can boast 50+ students in a class, Pan-Am and World championship titles and one of the most amazing atmospheres I’ve ever experienced in a gym. We train incredibly hard and […]
Wrist lock from butterfly guard
Wrist lock from the top of half guard.
Failure strikes again. . . I can’t breathe, and I begin to feel my consciousness slip. My opponents’ legs are locked tightly around my neck like a vice, and my arm is sticking through the lock dangling. My body feels frozen in place, petrified that I am in a submission and that I am about […]
Metamoris I was very excited about this event and my excitement was not disappointed. The event had a few hiccups and at times there were lulls between matches, and I wish they would have had another color commentator to back up Rener during the matches. Other than that it was a great […]
How to pick the right BJJ School for you! I am a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu instructor and I know going into a gym can be a very intimidating thing. Just going into a place and learning a skill from a complete stranger can be a challenging obstacle to overcome regardless of what that skill is.Now couple […]
This weekend the Metamoris Pro Jiu-jitsu Invitational is going on in San Diego, California. I cannot tell you how excited I am about this event! I love the idea of jiujitsu matches done in a way that showcases them much like an mma or boxing event. The organizers have been building up to the hype […]
Hey everyone, I just got back from vacationing with friends in the Smokey Mountains, after recently competing in the Chicago Open. While there I thought it might be a good opportunity to reflect on the importance of rest and relaxation, and their effect on training. It’s been a few weeks since I wrote this post, […]