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Your BJJ Game Doesn’t Have To Suffer Just Because You Can’t Make It To Training
Lots of us wonder how we’re ever going to advance in jiu-jitsu if work, family, or health obligations get in the way ...
How To Escape Side Control When You Have No Frames
A lot of newer BJJ players do not realize the importance of having frames...
Are You Scared To Shoot Takedowns?
“I’m a little hesitant on my shots. I hate getting extended in that position...
Stop Thinking Of Difficult Moments In Training As Failures
I recently saw a post by a former-opponent-turned-friend expressing frustration with failures at the gym. This is a ...
Feel Like Your Jiu-Jitsu Is All Over The Place? Here’s How You Can Develop Your Own “Game”
A lot of experienced jiu-jitsu practitioners have their own “game,” whether that means working from guard, being a le...
Dear White Belt: Seriously, Just Tap
I wish that someone had really emphasized the importance of tapping early when I’d just started jiu-jitsu. I was (and...
Fundamental Postures When Passing The Guard
Posture is one of the first and most confusing elements that the BJJ beginner...
Black Belt Jon Thomas Explains The Importance Of Positional Training
Just because you’ve seen a technique in class doesn’t mean you can easily integrate it into your normal training rout...
8 Ways To Shut Down Guard Pullers Easily
Here are 8 solid options for standing vs seated, whether this happened from a...
What Is A Typical BJJ Class Like?
If you’re new to jiu-jitsu, here’s a one minute video about what to expect...
Awesome Video LOADED With Jiu-Jitsu Specific Exercises And Games! Great For The Academy!
This is a really useful video if you are looking to improve your conditioning...
Is Training Just Two Days Per Week A Waste Of Time?
Can you get better at BJJ training only 2 days a week, or are...