Today we have a BJJ question from a fellow Black Belt Coach, Bob, who is having trouble with one of his friends who also happens to be a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. Bob says that his buddy, the fellow black belt from another gym, is coming to train with him. Which he is happy […]
Today’s video comes as an answer to a recent question from a follower, and fellow Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Practitioner, named Steve. Steve’s question to me is whether or not I believe you should go to a low Mount or if you should get to a high Mount which is very common and very effective in Brazilian […]
Recently a subscriber of the channel, we will call him Bob, who has been training for over a year, messaged me to tell me about a crummy experience he had with a co-worker who he invited to the gym to start training BJJ. Well, a few classes in, Bob’s coworker & Bob finally rolled. In […]
One of the most common messages I get from you guys, specifically the newer grapplers, is about something in the realm of White Belts having trouble with Side Control escapes. Regardless of your prior grappling experience, White Belts of all backgrounds tend to struggle pretty often escaping side control and just feel stuck. The tip […]
Today’s question comes from a Karate Black Belt who trained in that martial art for 30 years. He’s now getting into BJJ. He has a couple of questions about his experiences in Karate and their carry over to Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. So in this video I answer his questions about transitioning into BJJ. Thanks for watching […]
In today’s video I answer a recent question about breaking the closed guard in BJJ (Gi or No-GI), WITHOUT getting swept in the process. In Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, the Closed Guard is one of the most dangerous positions to be stuck in. It’s also a great position for your opponent to sweep or submit you if […]
Today’s BJJ question comes from Cody who is curious about if you can give 100% in training without going ultra-crazy and 100% intensity. So in the video I share my ideas of why I can’t go 100% in training. Not that I don’t want to or that I choose not to, but why I simply […]
Today’s question comes from a blue belt by the name of Tom who is curious about my advice on training BJJ while married. Good question, since as us guys always joke “happy wife, happy life.” Anyways, he’s wondering how to find the balance between taking care of his wife and training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enough to […]
Today’s video is a question from a viewer named Brandon who’s been playing Butterfly Guard in his BJJ classes. He said he’s had a lot of success with it, but he says everyone is catching on and stopping his underhooks. So in the video I show a simple way to get the underhook even if […]
Today’s question comes from Jose who is wondering if he should keep training BJJ while going through a divorce. He worries that he may bring some baggage from his personal life into his Brazilian Jiu-jitsu gym, that could lead to some not-so-fun interactions in training and doesn’t want to ruin his relationships at the gym […]