The Art of Suffering Well in BJJ
“One must imagine Sisyphus happy.” – Albert Camus Plateaus and seemingly insurmountable walls are legion
Addressing Neck Pain While Training BJJ
Unless caused by a direct injury, neck pain is often symptomatic of some kind of
Some Tips on What To Do When You Can’t Train BJJ
Repeatedly starting and stopping one’s BJJ training can be mentally exhausting. It’s like breaking up
Agency as Students in Dysfunctional BJJ Gyms
Recently a popular coach at my current gym was kicked out for continually making untoward
A Beginner’s Guide to Passing The Open Guard in BJJ
While I may not be some savant at passing open guards, it’s the one aspect
Collar and Sleeve Guard: A Foundational Open Guard for Beginners and Novices in BJJ
“Any other guard you play will be better because you learn the concept of controlling
Your BJJ Coach is not a Guru or a Sage
Most of us understand that the human ego can be ungainly and fragile. It often
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
So much of training BJJ is trial and error. Still, there are some things I
Consistency is The Best Cure for Anxiety on the BJJ Mats
My very first six months on the BJJ mats involved a lot of nervous pooping.
The Collar Drag: My Favorite Geriatric Takedown
My school encourages us to start all our rolls from standing. Takedowns are fun and