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What Getting Better is Really All About!
I just got in from an awesome training session, but before I head out and enjoy the sun for a couple of hours I’ve ju...
Why Men Should Grapple Women (and Smaller Men)
Here’s a very interesting email from a female reader that I thought I’d pass along…
Hi Stephan,
I just read through t...
A Drill To Improve ANY Guard Sweep
Today I’m not going to talk about a technique per se. Instead I’m going to share a cool training method with you. (T...
A concept that makes it MUCH harder to pass your guard
I shot a new video about a concept that makes it so much harder for someone to pass your guard. Figuring this one ou...
The Six BJJ Supplements That Really Work
When it comes to supplements, most people either take nothing at all or far too many!
And most serious grapplers go t...
Podcast EP3: Erik Paulson; an MMA Master Coach Shares His Secrets
Erik Paulson is an MMA Master Coach. He’s trained tons of fighters competing at the highest levels of Mixed Martial ...
Confessions of a Reformed ‘Unco’
I got some good feedback on the last post (Advice for a Frustrated, Clumsy and Uncoordinated Grappler) and want to sh...
Advice for A Frustrated, Clumsy & Uncoordinated Grappler
——————- A Question ——————-
Hi Stephan
I’ve recently started learning BJJ with some friends at their garage. I am by...
The Four Steps to Master ANY Techique!
Want to learn how to master a technique? Of course you do!
There’s a really cool concept called “The Four Stages of ...
Sorry, It’s Gonna Get Worse…
As you improve as a grappler you’ll go through phases of adding new techniques and strategies to your game. These ar...
Beatriz Mesquita’s workout
Champion from Gracie Humaitá Beatriz Mesquita proves in this video that victorious athletes are built by determinatio...
Training MMA Skills Under Pressure
It’s easy to train an activity when you’re calm, relaxed and not tired. But being able to execute those same movemen...