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Why You (and Everyone Else) Should Train BJJ
My friend Ritchie Yip really nails it in this video.
Ultimately it’s not about winning tournaments, triangle choking ...
Why Talent is Way Overrated
So I’m touring Casa Loma recently, the famous castle in downtown Toronto and the largest private residence ever const...
Bastos BJJ purple belt remains on the mat despite cancer diagnosis
A student from GMA Bastos BJJ Midland under Professor Bruno Bastos in Texas has persevered through one of life’s toug...
How to Build Self Confidence in BJJ
Today I want to share the single best piece of advice I ever got from sport psychology.
Let’s set this up by supposin...
Inspiring!
I saw something amazing in the pool where I was hanging out after a workout today.
First I noticed that there was a g...
Training with Crohn’s disease is possible according to black belt Jason Yerrington
Jason Yerrington is a black belt who lives and teaches in San Antonio, Texas and has Crohn’s disease. Many people fin...
Podcast EP20: The Art and Science of Teaching Martial Arts
I recently interviewed my friend, training partner, black belt, and school owner Ritchie Yip. The main theme of our d...
The Real Secret to Mastering a Skill
New Year’s eve is just around the corner, making this the traditional time for drawing up plans, making resolutions, ...
Fascism, the USSR, Iran, Afghanistan, El Salvador and Vampires.
Most of the time I restrain myself and keep the discussion in this blog focused on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Grappling, an...
Chef Anthony Bourdain earns his first stripe at GMA Renzo Gracie Academy
Celebrities training Jiu-Jitsu is always cool to see but learning about their promotions is even more cool. Chef Anth...