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What Makes a Good Training Partner?
Jason Scully (in the green shirt) is a teacher and competitor with more than 12 years of grappling experience. He is ...
The Way to Train
The Way to Train – Jiu-jitsu Idealism
An article by Tal Williams of Elite Martial Arts.
I was put to task to write s...
Tricks, Concepts, Techniques and Drills to Stop Your Opponent from Passing Your Guard
In December, 2008, I sent out a Grappling Tip Email with a tip about not letting your opponent control your hips (see...
18 Tips To Help You In BJJ & Grappling Competition (and Why Competitions Are a Good Idea)
by Jason Scully
Jason Scully (in the green shirt) is a teacher and competitor with more than 12 years of grappling ex...
Unorthodox Positions and Attacks
There are six major positions in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts and Submission Grappling. If you learn thes...
Michael Jen BJJ Interview
Stephan’s Note: Michael Jen is a BJJ Black Belt based in Northern California. He’s contributed a LOT to the art via h...
So You Want To Train BJJ in Brazil? Part 1 of 2
An Article by Mark Mullen
Introduction
As I lay gasping on the cold pavement of the Trans Canada Highway, the 18 whee...
17 Tips for an Active Bottom Half Guard
These are some important aspects to focus on and remember when it comes to being on the bottom in half guard
D...
Four Reasons You Might Be Getting Tired in BJJ
by Guest Author, Mark Mullen (BJJ Brown Belt, Judo Brown Belt)
I’ve been grappling for many years, and here’s a situ...
How to Train MMA
John Hackleman on MMA Training at the Pit, Love of the Island and the Underestimation of Chocolate Covered Macadamia ...
Podcast EP6: Judo and BJJ: How They Help Each Other
An Interview with Daniel McCormick, 2008 US National Judo Championship Winner, 2009 Judo Olympian
Stephan’s note: Th...
Starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Sixty Years of Age! by Ormond Morford
My name is Ormond Morford and my friends thought I was crazy to try jiu-jitsu at my age… Too old, too fat and too inf...