My first Black Belt win at the Pans

[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

  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, […]

Drilling is important for BJJ and Battles (nerdy parallel)

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 […]

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