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Interview: Teen Prodigy Angela Lee Talks Upcoming ONE Title Fight, Family, and Fame
At only 19-years old and just one year into her professional MMA career, Hawaii’s Angela Lee is on the verge of becom...
Finding Your Weight Class
Have you ever competed and just felt out of place in your division? Have you ever felt that physically you just could...
Being Disrespectful: Top Ten
Sometimes we do things we’re unaware of. Sometimes we know what we’re doing and can’t seem to be able to stop ourselv...
The 11 Realities of The White Belt Whimpers
There is a lot of talk about the “Blue Belt Blues,” but the plight of the white belt has often been overlooked. The r...
What The Success Of EBI 6 On UFC Fight Pass Means For Professional Grappling
In five to ten years, fans and practitioners of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and grappling will look back on EBI 6 as the land...
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: Beyond Competing
This weekend was phenomenal for a few reasons. I won’t force you to endure my Pollyanna-esque mentality or overly jov...
BJJ: Break it Down Triangle from Guard
This month I’ve been focusing on highlighting the triangle for the BJJ: Break it Down each week. We’ve seen the inver...
5 Types of Itches in Life You Will Scratch By Starting BJJ
Have you considered training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, but have been hesitant on taking the plunge and taking a trial c...
Principle or Concept Based Approach To Jiu-jitsu
There are innumerable Bjj technique videos on YouTube and we all love to learn a new move or variation to add to our ...
5 Dirty Ways To Escape and Recover From Bad Positions at Open Mat
There are times during open mat where we all get caught in a compromising position with little hope of escaping. Idea...
The Role of the Instructor in Shaping Your Jiu-jitsu
Some of the best conversations about jiu-jitsu happen on the mats when you are sitting on the mats trying to catch yo...
BJJ: Women Forging a Fiery Path: Great 8
Its mid-April vacation week. The sun is shining, the days are full and adventures are plentiful. Hopefully you’re abl...