Not sure about anyone else, but I feel like the gi market can be a bit disingenuous these days. Companies seem to pop up and claim to have something “new” or some change that makes them better than the rest. On closer inspection it often ends up being just another gi that has been cloned […]
I’ve been asked how I tape my fingers for competitions or when they get injured. Here is a video of how I personally like to tape my fingers. There are other methods but this has always worked for me.
This is a match during the Ohio Grappler’s Quest in 2012. I had a match against a tough Black belt. My passing felt good that day and I eventually secured a wrist lock at the end.
So I’m going to begin rolling next week and I am looking at different face mask options so I don’t re-injure my nose. If you have a moment, please take a look at the picture below and tell me if you think I should purchase A. B. or C. I’ve read some reviews and just […]
Here is a video demonstrating how to use aspects of a wrestling switch with the kimura / kimura sweep position from full guard.
21 things about me you probably didn’t know (It started off as 10, oops) I’m a self-proclaimed coffee snob and refuse to drink crappy coffee. I’m a light weight when it comes to alcohol. Seriously, a few beers will make me all sorts of silly. I love Ludovico Einaudi’s music, it’s fantastic. Fantastic has been […]
4 Ways To Deal With Anxiety In BJJ My first competitive match in a one on one sport came back in 2000. Even though that was nearly 14 years ago I still remember it like it was yesterday. I was terrified. I didn’t feel like I was going out to wrestle, I felt […]
Whats something you use to motivate you for training? For me it’s videos. Right now with the nose still healing, its terrible. I can’t help but watch jiujitsu videos when I have some free time which gets me psyched up and it sucks because I can’t roll to get rid of some of that energy. […]
Have you ever had someone close watch you go through a gauntlet, if so what was their reaction? Most of my students say their wives, husbands or whatever say, “WTF is wrong with you guys!” Biggest Belt Promotion Ever!Well, at least for my gym. Last Thursday I had the honor of promoting 21 […]
There are so many things that contribute to make BJJ such an awesome martial art / sport. But over the years the thing that stands out for me the most is the community; the people. The people I’ve met over the last 10 years have literally changed my life. I’ve learned so much from them, […]