Ok, ok…”need” is a strong word. But if you haven’t seen Bruce Lee actually spar or a muay thai fighter kick someone in the nuts on the invitation of the kickee, well then “need” is the appropriate word. If you… Read More ›
BJJ
21 Anonymous Quotes From BJJ Students
I love hearing how BJJ has affected people’s lives, be it for the better or worse. Like the 11 things that your instructors won’t tell you, I figured that students had the same secrecy and skeletons in the closet…. Read More ›
10 Devastating Judo Throws
Judo, or the “gentle way” is a martial art based on leverage and off-centering your opponent’s balance in order to perform a takedown and submit them. A form of Judo was used by the Samurai with the theory being… Read More ›
Beginner Tips To Help Your Kimura
The kimura (reverse ude-garame) is one of those techniques that everyone loves to learn. It’s just that the UFC has given the impression that you just jerk someone’s arm up-and-back until they tap…do that and you won’t be winning very… Read More ›
7 BJJ Tips To Calm Your First-Tournament Nerves
Your first jiu jitsu tournament can run you rampant with confusion, stress, and andrenaline. I have yet to see someone enter their first competition and get full of questions, cotton mouth and nerves. Here are some tips to help make… Read More ›
9 Laws To Improve Your Jiu Jitsu Game
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 ›
Guard From Anywhere
Having been injured lately, I’ve been off the mat quite a bit. Because of that, I’ve also been watching more and getting more questions – most of them about different guards and what they look like and physics behind them. … Read More ›
3 Very Awesome (and famous) Jiu Jitsu Matches
If you go to youtube and type in “awesome jiu jitsu match”, you’re going to find a lot of good ones and a lot of backyard matches that are horrible. Look long enough though, and you’ll find some great ones. … Read More ›
20 Quotes To Brighten Your Day (or ruin it)
Famous people say things…things that stick with you. Some are insanely good and motivating where some are bathroom-wall material. Either way, looked at in the correct light you can apply them to different aspects of your life which will allow… 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 ›
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 ›
Bunch of Manly Stuff 