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
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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
The Art of Suffering Well in BJJ
“One must imagine Sisyphus happy.” – Albert Camus Plateaus and seemingly insurmountable walls are legion
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
Battle-Scarred Sciatica: How I’m Dealing With Sciatic Pain on The BJJ Mats
In a grand fit of irony the universe seems to readily dish out to all
Dealing with Lower Back Pain on the BJJ Mats
While I’m not a doctor nor do I play one on TV, I’ve been dealing
Slow Your Roll
“Beware the fury of a patient man.” – John Dryden “Slow is smooth, smooth is
Run to The Hills, Run For Your Lives: The Benefits of Hill Sprints for BJJ
Obligatory Iron Maiden reference aside, I spent the better part of 2017 hobbled by injuries
Overcoming Panic and Claustrophobia on The BJJ Mats
“To be buried while alive is, beyond question, the most terrific of these extremes which