One of the most elusive things that everyone who steps on the BJJ mats is looking for, even beyond their next stripe or belt promotion, is good cardio.  Think back to the first time you took a BJJ class.  The classic jiu jitsu...

Good technique is hard to come by, these days we all have access to so much technique videos that it can be overwhelming.  There is more content available than ever before.  You can find techniques on YouTube, membership based sites, online academies, DVD’s,...

We have all heard the expression that Jiu Jitsu is about the journey not the destination.  What does that actually mean?  When you first start training you can understand the statement but actually abide by it and use it as a philosophy for...

Unless you've been living under a rock and probably not training BJJ for the last 5 or so years, you have heard about the rise of the leg submission game.  With more and more grapplers walking in the footsteps of OGs likes Dean...

We are all familiar with many aspects of Jiu Jitsu but there are some benefits that are unspoken.  We know that Jiu Jitsu provides us with a sense of security;we know that it is an adequate form of self-defense, and we know...

Unlike many sports or activities, the thoughts of someone in their 30's or 40's picking up an entirely new sport and eventually becoming a skilled practitioner and competitor is relatively unlikely.  This is one of the beautiful things about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  Regardless...

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a relatively young martial art and sport with roughly less than 100 years of history under its black belt.  Just as is true in many sports and martial arts, the activity has been filled with male practitioners.  It has only...

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...

Having a powerful guard game is much more than having super strong legs that can clamp onto the torso of an opponent in closed guard or require you to have the flexibility of one of the Miyao brothers.  The recipe for a solid...

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. ...