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New Strenuous Life Podcast Episode with 5 x BJJ World Champion Bernardo Faria

I’ve just released a KILLER new podcast episode with 5 x BJJ World Champion on my Strenuous Life Podcast. (This is ep...

Sport For Street’s Sake: Is Sportive Training Helpful For Self Defense And “Real” Fighting?

Ever notice that the people who decry sportive techniques are those who have never actually spent any time doing them...

Points Vs. Submission: Which Is The More Dominant Way To Win?

Over the weekend, I competed in a round robin style tournament that rewards submission victories by weighting them th...

How Hard Should You Roll?

How hard should you roll? This is a complicated question because obviously it depends on whom you’re rolling against ...

Should Competitors Be Allowed To Compete In Higher Belt Divisions?

The first time I competed against a purple belt, I was about four months from receiving my blue belt.  This tournamen...

Which Leglocks Are Allowed in IBJJF Competition?

I’m old enough to remember a time when almost all leglocks (except heel hooks) and leg locking positions were legal i...

What Are You Training For?

One of the most important questions for BJJ practitioners to ask themselves is, ¨What am I training for?¨ Why is this...

The Most Powerful Way to Break a Stubborn Closed Guard

Today we’re talking about passing the closed guard. In particular, we’ll dig deep on one part of this process, becaus...

Do You Hesitate In Competition?

There’s an important rule that I’ve learned from competing often, and that is to never hesitate. One can be patient, ...

Competition Etiquette: What Are The Rules Of Engagement In Jiu-Jitsu Competition?

I’ve had more opportunities to compete recently than usual, and have been reflecting on some aspects of competition t...

How To Prepare For A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Competition

  Hey guys I went down to Irvine California to Compete at the highest level...

Why Do People Get Nervous At Competitions?

For me, the key difference between being able to win and being unable to win comes down to how relaxed I am in compet...
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