Exploring the anit-IBJJF rash guard... Recently, a Jiu Jitsu clothing company released a rash guard expressing their sentiments on the IBJFF. The company is owned by Josh Leduc, a Jiu Jitsu brown belt. For some in the Jiu Jitsu community, the IBJJF is...

Ideas on growth… Inevitably, it is bound to happen. That dreaded moment occurs often with no warning. It always happens when the coach is watching. A lower rank belt taps you out. It does not happen often. I train at sister schools. I...

Ideas on explaining Jiu Jitsu... What is the best way to explain Jiu Jitsu to those who don’t train? This is something that I have struggled with since the beginning of my time on the mats. One route is to start with Royce...

Finally Hit The Double Leg Takedown The double leg takedown is a really old grappling technique. It can most likely be dated back to the first Olympic Games. However, while it is really effective, it can be used beyond wrestling. Historically, the move...

It seems the art of taking your opponent down to the ground in is lost all significance in modern jiu jitsu. The best way to take down a person with jiu jitsu is still with wrestling or good judo, but there is still the problem of...

The Modern Day Leg Locker aka Leg Lock Attacker The major trait of the leg locker is control and isolation of the foot / knee. It is apparent to everyone, yet it somehow goes wrong the moment most people try looking for a...

Sneaky Is Sometimes Best... Foot locks aren’t going anywhere! Maybe the hype has subsided a bit with the so called “dark arts” of BJJ, but they are definitely here to stay and continue to evolve. Practitioners all over the world continue to take...

Developing a Killer Closed Guard With This Jiu Jitsu Drill Closed guard submissions and sweeps can be sharpened by various jiu jitsu drills. Yes, the closed guard may favor longer leg fighters, However, no matter the type of body that you have, you...

The Russian Tie Throw The Russian tie throw is a powerful grappling technique that works really well in jiu jitsu, submission grappling and MMA. The Russian Tie itself is a versatile position that can end up in a variety of takedowns including ankle...

Exploring the benefits of the Jiu Jitsu warm up… Gyms and instructors have their own unique way of warming up. Like a ritual that the tribe must engage in before the tribe can begin the celebration of violence. Some gyms go the strength...

Exploring the battle with ego on the mats... The mats provide many lessons in life. Some lessons are obvious;keep your elbows close and manage space. Some lessons are subtle;ideas that we inherently know but can barely articulate. Some lessons we relearn...

Exploring the Strategic Component of Setting up Submissions… In Jiu Jitsu, learning technique is only one facet of the game.  Beyond technique, the strategy of how you set up a submission is paramount.  Just as in boxing, the mechanics of a hook or...

Exploring CBD for the Jiu Jitsu Practitioner... Jiu Jitsu athletes are always seeking new ways to improve their recovery. One trend that has recently found its way into the community is Cannabidiol or CBD. CBD is a naturally occurring cannabis compound that is...

Applying the Lessons from Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers to Jiu Jitsu... Everyone in Jiu Jitsu may have a different journey, goals and reasons for training. Some of us never aspire to compete in the UFC, EBI or ADCC. However, we all are united by...

Is trash talking good for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? This a pretty complicated question when really considering the value of creating entertainment. About 99.9% of Jiu Jitsu practitioners exhibit an attitude of respect, humility, and honor, including those grapplers who often use the internet...