At some point in life you will encounter fear. Maybe fear sets in when you are going into a BJJ tournament or you lock up when it's time for live rolling. In any case, you are not alone. We all feel fear at some point.
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Learn to breath like a champion. This week we talk about proper breathing technique for BJJ. Advice from Wim Hof, Alistair Overreem, and Steve Maxwell.
Technique vs Strength is an age old question in BJJ. Strength can get you through tough matches, but it needs to be used sparingly. It can be a huge crutch.
Have you hit a plateau and don't know what to work on next on your quest for your Purple Belt? Read this article to help level you to purple belt.
The Tatami Estilo 5.0 was released in April 2015. It is a pearl weave competition level gi. The Estilo was designed for the high level competitors.
Without some proper coaching you can spend years at white belt. Read this article to streamline your promotion.
What is the best martial art for kids? Over the years I have been asked this question many times by family & friends. It made me think about what martial art I would want my daughters to learn. My knee jerk response is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu but I know that other martial arts have their virtues. I’ll elaborate...
Firas Zahabi is grappling training coach for many top level MMA fighters like Kenny Florian and George St. Pierre. In this interview Firas lays out the foundations of his philosophy. If you are serious about […]
Ok before we move on any further… I won’t be testing if the War Tribe Gi Kevlar Reinforced can withstand a gunshot. But not a bad idea, Maybe in a future review. When I first […]
The following is a collection of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tips, ideas, concepts, and hacks. Here are BJJ tips that all white belts should work on month one.