Let's talk about one of the unsung heroes of our BJJ journey, one of the most misunderstood parts of why we get on the mats everyday, sweating, drilling and competing with our training partners, our opponents and our own minds.  We're talking about...

The reasons that a person may walk into a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy and gym can be as varied as the people themselves.  There is really no standard reason, although there are a number of common threads.  Many people are looking for a...

Even though on paper, we want to go for a submission and tap out our opponents or training partners in BJJ, there is always a very special feeling that comes upon you when you sweep an opponent perfectly.  There are few things more...

Fundamentals and concepts may be the most important elements of improvement in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  To learn the fundamentals and develop concepts will assist you exponentially in improving your over all bjj game.  To be able to understand the fundamentals at a high...

Learning BJJ with all of the positions and techniques can be overwhelming.  And there are always going to be more positions to learn and try to master.  With experience, you may begin to notice some fundamental concepts that seem to lie below the...

There are a few commonly accepted ways to improve your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  Most involve an overall increase in mat time.  These include, attending additional classes, staying after class to do extra live training, drilling or both, attending seminars, investing in BJJ instructional...

Jiu Jitsu can be one of the most difficult things in the world and many people have trouble learning it.  A great way to increase your technique at a faster pace is to cross train with other arts and supplement your bjj training. ...

Catch Wrestling was established over 100 years ago.  The roots of catch wrestling go far beyond those of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  By many accounts, Catch wrestling was established in 1870, but it is very hard to actually determine how accurate that is.  Catch...

Training BJJ is not a solitary activity.  Just like it takes a village to raise a child, as the old saying goes, it takes an academy, an instructor and a lot of training partners over the years to raise a black belt.  One...

One of the most common things people say when you ask them to come try their first BJJ class, is "I'm not in shape.  I need to get into better shape before I try my first jiu jitsu class."  Whether they are truly...

Barely two years ago, Craig Jones, a fast rising Australian purple belt burst onto the international jiu jitsu competitive scene winning the IBJJF No Gi Worlds, after which earning his brown belt.  2017 would be a banner year for this standout competitor with...

Well it is now 2018 officially.  That means there's another holiday season in the books.  The endless days of holiday eating and closed BJJ academies are also over.  It's time to begin working on that New Years resolution that most of us make...

Closed guard is one of the most popular positions in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and in MMA.  Closed guard is one of the first guards that many people who try bjj are exposed to, and it is one of the positions that the casual...

2017 was an extremely eventful year for the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community.  There were many things that occurred, many matches, many rising stars, and many events. Jiu Jitsu continues to grow at a rapid pace and the progression has led to a rise...

One of the single most frustrating positions to be caught in would be someone's closed guard.  The opponent has the strongest part of their body, their hips and their legs wrapped around you controlling your potential escapes and also maintaining a safe distance...