Improving your Jiu jitsu game is a never-ending quest – like trying to find someone who eye fucks me more sexily than Wes Welker. So, I’m always on the lookout for ways to improve mine. The Art of War helped me in ways, and because of… Read More ›
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“The Art of War” …In Terms of Jiu Jitsu
For those that don’t know, The Art of War is a book by Sun Tzu that has endured many translations and is used as a reference in many countries for senior managers of companies. The reason for this is that… Read More ›
Advice From The Best Samurai Ever
When asking yourself, “Who is the greatest Samurai ever?” there is only one answer – Miyamoto Musashi, he is widely regarded as the best Samurai that has ever lived. Not including any wars, he is believed to be undefeated in challenges… Read More ›
Weak Point Training In Jiu Jitsu – It Isn’t That Bad
Last Friday was the 13th. It was also one of the best days of rolling I’ve had in a while…go figure. With school and work (and injuries) lately, my jitz time has really taken a back seat to that bastard… Read More ›
How To Beat A Stronger Opponent
Everyone has heard that Jiu Jitsu is the art the levels the playing field between big and small people. If you’re into BJJ, you’ve also heard an argument that’s something like, “Well, if you both know jiu jitsu, the advantage goes back to… Read More ›
The Difference Between Blue Belt And Purple In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
There is a difference between blue and purple belts…a big one. Being a fresh purple belt, I can’t tell you what it’s like to be a purple just yet, but I know what made me one…flow and confidence. As a… Read More ›
Top 5 Badass Martial Arts Movie Stars From The 70’s And 80’s
For those in their 30’s, you’ll understand. For those who are older, you’ll probably pay no mind, and for those younger than 30, well…prepare to be schooled on the most badass kung-fu / ninja / karate / Choo-choo and woo-woo… Read More ›
My Critique of Insane Internet Pictures
I’ve decided to come up with a formula (verb – noun – noun) and type it into search engines. I will take the most interesting photo from the fist page and analyze it…you know, like an art lover but with the… Read More ›
Five Of The Greatest Movies Found In The $5 Bin
There is no need for television programs with the amount of movies out there. But with blue-ray and new dvd prices, it’s borderline ridiculous to buy movies now that you can rent them for a buck through any box outside… Read More ›
The Finer Points And Tips For The Triangle Choke (Sankaku Jime)
The triangle is one of those chokes in Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu that everyone loves…unless you’re caught in it and you try desperately to “answer the phone” before taking an ill-planned nap. There are many reasons to love the… Read More ›
Your Instructor Knows You Have To Lose
If you’ve ever heard the term “quicksand”, used in competition, you know what I’m talking about…you lose once, no big deal. Lose again, you think it’s just a bad couple of months…lose again…uh-oh…something is wrong…then you think instead of react… Read More ›
My Favorite Choke: The Okuri-Eri-Jime (Bow and Arrow to you Jiu Jitsu cats)
Ok, so check this out, compliments of The Human Weapon: This is the Okuri-Eri-Jime. It’s my favorite choke. Note the grey guy with his left leg over the other grey guy’s waist. Also note the expression on the grey guy’s face. … Read More ›
I Know Everything About You (The 5 Handshakes That Give It Away)
The dumbest thing you can do in war is give yourself away. Give away your position, your intentions, your gun (duh)…you’re done. It’s war, man. So why on Earth would you give something away about yourself without the need to?… Read More ›
Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt Progressive Guard (Pass)
Ok, time is getting closer to my test…here is a demonstration of the Sylvio Behring Progressive guard system…or as they say in Swahili, “Some badass shit.” (Props to John Valentine, Don Newman and me (halfway through)). Ok ok, I jumped… Read More ›
Uchi Mata Tips (Mistakes I Make)
Yesterday I took 2nd in the Utah State Judo Championships. I didn’t take first for one reason; I didn’t commit to my uchi-mata. Let me explain. I took up Judo/Jiu-Jitsu nearly 3 years ago and finally have a wall nearing… Read More ›
Here Comes The Purple (Uh-oh!)
So here’s the formula: 1 year = 52 weeks/2 = 104 weeks/ 2.5 years = 130 130 weeks x 4 hours per week (4 hours being the bare minimum for sake of the formula) = 520 hours 520 hours…that’s my… Read More ›
Things Break, Suck It Up
In the last two years and some change, here is a list of injuries that I’ve suffered during Judo randori and BJJ tournaments and rolling: Torn trapezius Fractured rib Torqued (sprained) neck x 2 (yes, my guillotine defense needs work)… Read More ›
Pressure in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Pressure…not exactly the first thing that comes to mind when making a list of “Things I Enjoy Being Under”. Pressure is essential in Brazilian Jiu Jistu. At the time of this writing I’m a mid-level blue belt and am just… Read More ›
Pressure in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Pressure…not exactly the first thing that comes to mind when making a list of “Things I Enjoy Being Under”. Pressure is essential in Brazilian Jiu Jistu. At the time of this writing I’m a mid-level blue belt and am just… Read More ›
Bunch of Manly Stuff 