A Systems Approach Will Simplify Complex Problems... With a constant stream of content released by John Danher it is easy to tell the benefit to having “systems” based approach. Having systems of attack has a multitude of benefits and it clearly shows with...

Ideas on a few supplements for the Jiu Jitsu athlete… We often discuss how Jiu Jitsu permeates every component of our lives. It becomes the reason to run, lift weights or do yoga the days we can’t possibly make it to the gym....

Habits to avoid for a happy relationship… For many of us who have dived too deep down the rabbit hole of Jiu Jitsu, it can be difficult on our spouses. Here are some of the common complaints a Jiu Jitsu practitioner may hear...

Helping white belts grow while accomplishing our own goals... It is a common statement, within the Jiu Jitsu community, that the most important promotion in Jiu Jitsu is not from brown to black belt. However, it is the promotion to white belt. Being...

Exploring Carbs for the Jiu Jitsu Athlete... One of my favorite quotes from the movie and book, of the same title, Fight Club is the following: “Fight club gets to be your reason for going to the gym and keeping your hair cut...

Work To Not Get Submitted Now. Almost Never Get Submitted Later... At the earliest stages of our BJJ training, we get overwhelmed with technique, philosophy, and a whole host of other concepts that we try our best to master in an unrealistic amount...

Failed Kimura? Not Now! Be Able To Advance Your Position! Securing a kimura on a much stronger individual can be incredibly difficult. If they have extremely strong grips, or have locked the arm that’s being attacked close to their body, we might run...

With King Of No-Gi Here With Some Awesome Gi Jiu-Jitsu Technique! As Gordon Ryan transitions to the gi, we’re all waiting quite impatiently to see what that might look like. The no gi phenom has pretty much covered all his bases as far...

A brief recap on the co-main event... Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone was victorious over Mike “Platinum” Perry. The fight took place this past Saturday, November 10th, at UFC Fight Night: Korean Zombie vs. Rodriguez. The fight took place in Denver, Colorado at the Pepsi...

Build your core for better BJJ   Determining what muscle group is the most important for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is difficult because different positions and techniques require the use of various muscle groups. Although the legs are probably the most important, the average person...

 Building your passing game from the ground up   Passing the open guard of skilled Jiu Jitsu practitioners is difficult because it requires dexterity, the ability to switch sides quickly, and ability to alternate between pressure and fast passing as allowed by the...

Be smart and make the best of your layoff If you have been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or any martial art or sport that is full contact you most likely have had some kind of injury at some point. Maybe it was major...

Cryotherapy, is it worth it? One of the great benefits of Jiu Jitsu is that it permeates every aspect of life. Outside the mat, Jiu Jitsu practitioners often see ways to maximize human performance.  Some in the Ji Jiu Jitsu community have embraced...

A brief discussion on Strength and Technique in Jiu Jitsu... Recently an old training partner came back to the gym. He had been out for four years. He was yoked or jacked or whatever the kids are saying. Basically he looked like Gordon...

Ideas on Kids and Jiu Jitsu… As a parent and Jiu Jitsu practitioner, I believe exposure to Jiu Jitsu is invaluable to children. This article will explore Jiu Jitsu’s value to kids and talk on a high level about the best ways to...