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Skill vs Athleticism in BJJ, with Rob Biernacki & Stephan Kesting
Rob Biernacki is back on The Strenuous Life Podcast to discuss the relative importance of technical skill vs physical...
Breaking Through BJJ Sticking Points
Every significant journey will have its hiccups, its difficulties, and its frustrations.
BJJ is no different: it’s a ...
Passing and Smashing Inverted Guard, by Fabio Gurgel
Passing the guard of an extremely flexible player can be really annoying.
You get close to passing and they simply fl...
Does Pressure Passing Work for Small Guys?
“Does pressure passing work for small guys, or is it just for the big, heavy guys at they gym?”
I’m getting this ques...
Fighting in the Octagon and the Battle Within with Eliot Marshall
Eliot Marshall is BJJ black belt and a former professional mixed MMA fighter who also appeared in Season 8 of The Ult...
Training BJJ As You Age – Video and Podcast
If you’re doing any kind of martial art – be it BJJ, MMA, Kickboxing, Taekwondo or whatever – then your game needs to...
Kneel Or Stand to Pass the Guard?
I once drilled technique with a big, strong rock climber who had a grip from hell and tenacious isometric strength. I...
How Vinny Magalhães Survived Fabrício Werdum’s Armbar to Win ADCC
In the heaviest weight class of the 2011 ADCC submission fighting championships there was a fascinating matchup betwe...
Should You Stretch Before Jiu-Jitsu Training?
Some experts tell you that you should only stretch after a workout when your muscles are tired and your body warmed u...
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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Are my legs too short to apply the triangle choke?
The first time I ever saw the triangle choke in action was in 1994, during the last match of UFC 4.
Royce Gracie had ...
Jiu-Jitsu: Unusual Physical Attributes
Many people who are drawn to BJJ are not naturally athletic. Some of us may have attributes that we see as disadvant...