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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...

Podcast Episode 197 – The State of Flow in BJJ

Finally reaching a state of flow where you respond automatically and correctly to your opponent is the the most amazi...

Post-Training Rehydration: More Than Just Water Weight

A common post-training Instagram photo is one of a gi that is drenched in sweat. A soaked typically means that we hav...

No Gi de la Riva Guard Instructional, Now for Apple & Android Devices!

Hey there, I’ve just released The No Gi de la Riva Guard which will give you, I hope, a step-by-step formula for fixi...

Will Grappling Dummy Drills Really Help Your BJJ?

I often get emails from people wanting to know whether drilling with a grappling dummy will help their jiu-jitsu. Dum...

Intrinsic vs External Motivation for Training BJJ

Motivation in BJJ is a tricky thing… Some people are mostly motivated to train by internal factors.  Typically they f...

So You Just Got a BJJ Belt Promotion?

So you just got promoted? First of All, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! By the simple act of training you’ve set yourself apart...

BJJ Self Defense for Girls

I believe that every girl should have some basic self defense training. Yes, defeating a larger, stronger, male aggre...

What Great Techniques Have You Simply Stopped Using for No Good Reason?

Early this morning, while still in bed, I started daydreaming about various counters to the knee cut guard pass. This...

Podcast Episode 173 – Self Experimentation and Limiting the Downside of Experiments Gone Wrong

In this episode of The Strenuous Life Podcast I talk about the importance of self experimentation and how your result...

Do Dirty Fighting Moves Work in Grappling?

Have you run into that guy who thinks he can eye gouge his way out of your mount, groin punch his way past your guard...

How to Make It MUCH Harder to Pass Your Single Leg X Guard!

I love the Single Leg X Guard position! It’s relatively easy to get to, offers you many powerful sweeps, gives you t...
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