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Getting in Shape for a BJJ Tournament, FAST!
So I got this letter from a reader asking about how to get into shape for a BJJ tournament as fast as possible…
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BJJ Q&A Podcast with Rob Biernacki
There’s a new Grapplearts Radio podcast out!!
I recently brought Rob Biernacki – a BJJ black belt and the creator o...
The Pros and Cons of Bridging Onto Your Head
Neck bridging is an exercise that supposedly strengthens the neck that is almost unique to the grappling arts. It is ...
7 Reasons Martial Artists Should Do Cardio
Today I want to share 7 reasons that all martial artists should do some form of cardio.
This article actually started...
Kurt Osiander Interview – the Barbarian of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
I’ve just released the latest podcast (episode 35), featuring an interview with Mr Kurt Osiander.
Kurt is an old-scho...
A Storm in the Mountains and Risk in BJJ
Today we’re going to talk about assessing risk and reward in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, but first let me tell you a story a...
My Favourite Muhammad Ali Quote
Muhammad Ali passed away 2 days ago at age 74 after putting quite a dent into the universe.
He was a great boxer. Th...
Pre-Workout Supplements for BJJ
Pre-workout supplements used to be mostly for weightlifters and bodybuilders. But now more and more jiu-jitsu practi...
Fitness On One Hour of Working Out Per Week…
A reader recently asked an interesting question…
Hi Stephan,
I’m super-busy with my job and my kids. In a good week ...
The “Four Minute Workout” – Bare Bones Physical Conditioning for Bjj
When I get the chance to talk with high level bjj instructors, I like to ask them what they do outside of the academy...
Mental Toughness is Transferrable
A few days ago I checked off one of the items on my lifelist by completing a 30 mile mountain ultramarathon (BC’s ‘Kn...
How to Train Like You Mean it
All too often Jiu-Jitsu practitioners can be overheard touting the merits of their art over brute strength or athleti...