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Podcast Episode 48 – Self Defense, The Filipino Martial Arts and an Interview with Jarlo Ilano
In this interview, I talk with with Filipino Martial Arts instructor Jarlo Ilano about sparring with sticks and knive...
Weighing The Pros & Cons Of An Offensive Or Defensive Strategy
In addition to studying the details of different positions, I enjoy listening to the philosophy and strategy of diffe...
12 BJJ Black Belts Give Their Best Tips for Starting BJJ {Video and Podcast}
Today you’re going to get 12 BJJ black belts give their best tips, strategies and advice for people just starting out...
How to Coach at BJJ Tournaments
by Jeff Meszaros
I’ve played all the big roles at Brazilian jiu jitsu tournaments: The stressed-out competitor sweat...
Countergripping – What to Do if You Can’t Break Your Opponent’s Grips.
We all know how important it is to break grips when you’re in someones guard, right?
For example, if someone has a de...
Need Some Simple Takedowns For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Stephan Kesting Has You Covered
Many jiu-jitsu practitioners have trouble with takedowns. Most of their training is on the ground, and many of them s...
Five Ways To Have Better Strategy For Jiu-Jitsu Competitions
When it comes to competition, skills and athletic abilities are absolutely necessary for success, but one area that l...
Cheating Is Not Always Wrong, Here’s Why
Very often, people view cheating/dishonesty in competition as immoral. While there are certainly boundaries of what i...
Jiu-Jitsu for the Zombie Apocalypse
As we get closer and closer to Halloween it’s important to shift your priorities from training jiu-jitsu to surviving...
Offense Vs. Defense: Which Is More Important?
What is more important in jiu-jitsu? Defense or offense? No really, I want to know! There are many different school...
Weak Side Rear Mount – The Ultimate Free Guide
In the Rear Mount you can end up on either the ‘strong side’ (your overhook side) or on the ‘weak side’ (your underh...
de la Riva guard Basic Grips
The de la Riva guard is a super-powerful position in modern jiu-jitsu, and many competitors use it as their primary o...