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My First Martial Arts Teacher

When I was 8 years old I presented my mother with an ultimatum. I handed her a crayon-written note, “I want to go Jud...

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...

Want To Learn ALL The Details? Teach The Technique

At some point, many BJJ colored belts will be asked to fill in and teach the class when the instructor can’t make it....

Sim Go and the Legacy of Cobra Kai

Simpson (Sim) Go is a BJJ blackbelt and owner of Cobra Kai Jiu-Jitsu in Las Vegas. He is also a 14 time Grappler’s Qu...

Podcast Episode 125: Reilly Bodycomb on Sambo, Leglocks, MMA, Jiu-Jitsu and No Gi Grappling

I loved doing this interview with Reilly Bodycomb. Reilly is a Russian sambo and leglock expert who has competed in a...

What Can You Do To Ensure That Day 1 Students Stick Around?

The truth is that many of us who train for six months, a year, 10 years, etc., have a tendency of forgetting what it ...

Should Lower Belts Be Allowed To Teach Jiu-Jitsu? A Response To The Jiu-Jitsu Federation Of Rio De Janeiro

In light of a recent announcement by a jiu-jitsu organization in Rio de Janeiro, there has been a bit of discussion s...

What Are The Benefits Of Teaching Jiu-Jitsu?

As one of the advanced jiu-jitsu practitioners at the gym where I train, I have begun receiving opportunities to teac...

Keep It Simple Stupid When Learning New Techniques

Have you heard of the acronym K.I.S.S? It stands for “Keep It Simple Stupid.”  (It was later made politically correct...

Don’t Be Afraid of Admitting that You Don’t Know Everything

This is rant was brewing inside me for a long time, and I’m sure it’ll upset some people and ruffle some feathers.  O...

Some Thoughts about Teaching Jiu-Jitsu

I’ve been doing jiu-jitsu off and on for a long time, and throughout that time have accrued a lot of information.  So...

What Techniques Do You Need to Know for Your Blue Belt

Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a relatively disorganised and highly variable sport.  This is most evident when you start look...
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