Some Helpful Tips on Passing The Pesky Knee Shield
Both schools that I’ve trained at put a fair amount of emphasis on the knee
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George St. Pierre Manages to Catch Braulio Estima in a Kimura During a Training Session from 2011
Granted, they were training and the roll lacked the intensity of, say, Mundials. Still, it’s
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
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