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How to Pass the Guards of Very Flexible People
It’s can be a real pain to pass the guard of an extremely flexible guard player. Hooks coming at you from every dire...
What is Tripod Passing in Jiu-Jitsu?
My current favorite style of guard passing is called ‘tripod passing.’ This style of passing has been used with great...
Adam Shoalt’s Amazing 3,400 km Solo Journey to the Arctic
Explorer Adam Shoalts is fresh off a 3 month, 3,400 km solo trip to the Arctic. It’s an amazing story, and he shares ...
Skill vs Athleticism in BJJ, with Rob Biernacki & Stephan Kesting
Rob Biernacki is back on The Strenuous Life Podcast to discuss the relative importance of technical skill vs physical...
Video: MMA fighter breaks own arm attempting modified buggy choke
Knowing when to give up on a submission attempt is a critical skill in grappling. Professional MMA fighter Igor Konst...
The Art of Fighting Bullshit in the Martial Arts and Everywhere Else, with Phrost from Bullshido
I first came across Phrost and Bullshido on an online forum that did some absolutely brutal takedowns of martial arts...
How to Apply the Bow and Arrow Choke in Jiu-Jitsu
The bow and arrow choke is one of the highest percentage finishing techniques in all of jiu-jitsu. Statistically it’s...
Side Control: 3 Fundamental Submissions
If you have been practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for any period of time, you have undoubtedly come into contact with t...
How to Add Judo Takedowns to Your BJJ Game, with Chris Round
Chris Round is a Judo black belt under Jimmy Pedro. In this episode we talk about
How to add Judo throws to your BJ...
The Red Flags That Indicate You’re Dealing with Pseudoscience, with Jonathan Jarry
Being able to tell the difference between real science and pseudoscience has never been more important, especially gi...
Reverse Armbar from Closed Guard
The reverse armbar from closed guard is a great way to attack from the closed guard, especially against a younger, mo...
Video: Damien Anderson scores a brutal knockout at Combat Jiu-Jitsu Worlds
Combat Jiu-Jitsu Worlds 2022: The Lightweights took place on Sunday, June 5. In the opening round of the tournament, ...