Cross Training is a topic of conversation that’s always high on the list for anyone that wants to compete in any sport. Is it good? Is it bad? What are the best activities to cross train with? In general, if you are looking...

Exploring the Starting Strength Program The best way to get better at Jiu Jitsu is more Jiu Jitsu.  Some of us have fitness goals beyond Jiu Jitsu. Others seek ways to cross train when they absolutely cannot make it to the gym. There...

 Is Rock Climbing a Good Way to Cross-Train for Me? Certainly, the best way to get better at Jiu Jitsu is to do more Jiu Jitsu. Yet, there are times when you can’t train. Perhaps the gym is closed. Perhaps there are work...

Is Yoga the perfect compliment to your BJJ?  If you have been doing jiu-jitsu, even for a short time, then I am sure that you have heard someone in your gym talk about practicing a little bit of yoga in addition to your...

The question of whether or not strength and conditioning helps your Jiu Jitsu has long been discussed.  Many people think it is essential for competitors and others believe that all your time should be spent working on Jiu Jitsu and not strength and...

The subject of training at different academies is a hot topic in BJJ.  Some schools and instructors take a more strict approach to their students visiting and taking classes with other instructors and are actually against it, while others are much more liberal...