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Very Very Sneaky: How To Disguise Your Submission Attempts
When we’re looking to have a complete jiu-jitsu game, we need to pay attention to takedowns, be proficient in both to...
Keiko Raca GI Review 2019
Keiko Raca originated in Brazil in the year 1988 as a sportswear manufacturing company. They made items for other bra...
Submissions Drying Up? Here’s Why
An experienced blue belt and I were chatting following the end of rolling. He had a problem that was arising. His sub...
Where To Focus Most Of Your Energy When You Start BJJ
We’ve had an influx of new students at my gym over the last several months, and it’s AWESOME! New students means new ...
Is ‘Creonte’ Culture Becoming Extinct?
Is “Creonte” BJJ culture slowly becoming extinct? As the art and sport of BJJ spread throughout the world, the cultur...
Tired Of Feeling Like A Pancake? These Side Control Escapes Are For You
We are working on side control this week in our academy. By far, the biggest challenge for new students is getting ca...
The Most “Dangerous” People On The Mat Are Often The Safest To Train With
If you walk into a jiu-jitsu gym, who are the most dangerous people in the room? The upper belts, of course. The hig...
Is Your Instructor Teaching For His Students Or Himself?
Does your instructor teach for themselves? I can’t resist visiting Brazilian jiu-jitsu schools wherever I am travelin...
Working BJJ In To Your MMA Training Schedule: How Much Is Enough?
Many believe that Joe Rogan is one of the most influential figures in the world of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. While Rogan i...
Psoriasis & BJJ: My Battle With Being Accepted On The Mat
“Is that what I think it is?” If I had a dollar for every time I heard that, I’d actually be able to afford one of th...
Rivalry At Your Gym? Here’s Why You Should Nurture It
One of the most important things that keeps us training month in and out in Brazilian jiu-jitsu is the friendly rival...
Is It Blue Belt Blues Or Should I Quit BJJ Entirely?
As Brazilian jiu-jitsu continues to expand, new schools form all the time. While this is an exciting time for the BJJ...