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Joel Blanton, 6-Time World Champion, on Mental Preparation, Pushing Yourself, and What Makes a Champion
Joel Blanton, who we have had the opportunity to interview, is back with more of his thoughts on what it takes to rea...
James Clingerman and the Von Flue
The Von Flue choke is a technique that many jiu-jitsu practitioners don’t know. Often a person will try this techniqu...
Not All Black Belts are Created Equal
Not all black belts are created equal. Though to many practitioners of BJJ, a black belt may seem like such a faraway...
Interview With a World Champ: Joel Blanton
Cover Photo from: IBJJF Joel “Baby Silverback” Blanton is a grappler unlike any other. At 43 years old, he is still g...