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The Proper Way To Drill Techniques
One time, after I showed my students a way to break down the turtle and take the back, all of them went to their resp...
Grapplearts Radio Podcast Episode 40: Stephan Kesting and Ritchie Yip
In the 40th episode of the Grapplearts Radio Podcast Ritchie and I start with a discussion of Darth Vader’s lightsa...
5 Jiu-Jitsu Accomplishments That Surely Made Your Life Better in 2016
Another year is coming to an end and we naturally look back to see what we were able to accomplish in the past 12 mon...
Carlos Machado: Long-Term Strategy: The Secret To Jiu-Jitsu Longevity
In this video, red and black coral belt Carlos Machado – the oldest of the legendary Machado brothers – has some advi...
Who Should You Mostly Be Sparring With To Improve The Fastest?
Who should you spend most of your time on the mats training with and sparring against?
One of my martial arts mentors...
A Simple Drill to Shut Down Your Opponent’s Guard Pass
I don’t usually have to spend a lot of time sitting around and dreaming up new crazy techniques to put onto my Yout...
Grapplearts Radio Podcast Episode 039: BJJ, Adversity, and Stopping Your Mind From Going Blank
I’ve just released the latest episode of the Grapplearts Radio Podcast! In this episode I’m flying solo and addres...
Explore the Deep Waters…
If you’re not getting submitted in training there’s a chance you’re doing things wrong. When I roll, I’m not trying ...
Deluxe Grappling Dummy 3.0
They say the more the merrier; this saying couldn’t be more true than when it comes to training partners. However som...
The Benefits of Training off Schedule
As a habit I try to show up to training sessions early and roll at least one session after the class ends. Doing thi...
The Ultimate Guide to Developing BJJ Hip Movement Through Shrimping
Everyone says that moving your hips is one of the keys to jiu-jitsu. And they’re absolutely right: the correct move...
Should You Train Both Sides?
I often tease students when I ask them to show me a move on their left side. Without any muscle memory from drilling,...