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Three Steps to Mastering Any Technique
Some people look at grappling as a giant grab-bag of techniques. They may learn hundreds of techniques, but there’s n...
How to Get Past a Plateau in BJJ
When you’re training and training and training but just NOT getting any better that’s called a ‘plateau’.
It happens ...
How to Crush the Younger Grappler
One problem with fighting younger guys is that they’re like the Energizer bunny – they keep going and going and going...
New Self Defense Focussed Module for Your iPhone or Android Phone
People have been asking for me to include more self defense material on the Grapplearts BJJ Master App.
And, as alway...
Dealing with the Gi in Grappling
Are you coming from a background in submission grappling or training mostly without the gi and trying to get into BJJ...
So You Just Got a BJJ Belt Promotion?
So you just got promoted?
First of All, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
By the simple act of training you’ve set yourself apart...
Grappling and the 5 Ranges of Fighting
I’ve said many times that BJJ is a fantastic sport and fitness activity, but that at it’s core it’s a martial art. An...
10 Pieces of Advice for BJJ White Belts
A Guest Article, by Rhett Burch
There are many articles for BJJ beginners, but not many of them are written by a pur...
How to Manage Fear and Adrenaline in Competition
My friend Shane Fazen has fought Muay Thai in Thailand, competed in boxing, and has even challenged himself in some M...
Podcast Episode 56 – Interview with Budo Jake Discussing Training Around the World, Advice to Newbies, and More…
This is a really good episode in which I talk to my friend, BJJ black belt, and world traveller Budo Jake. We cover a...
Podcast Episode 60 – Is It Possible to Learn Martial Arts Doing Only 1 Class Per Week?
This is for everyone – beginner and experienced martial artist – with a very tight schedule who can’t train more than...
Podcast Episode 46 – Three Fundamental Elements for Every Martial Art
In this 13 minute rant I go into the 3 essential components that make up every martial art on the planet, a concept I...