Do I Need To Get Stronger?
Recently, a reader sent the following question to the Jiu-Jitsu Times:
"Ive been wondering... What can I do against someone physically stronger than me, someone...
Should White Belts Do Footlocks? Yes, Absolutely!
Should white belts do footlocks?
According to Coach Tom Davey from The Grappling Academy, absolutely!
Tom is a huge footlock advocate, and he thinks purple belt...
Jiu-Jitsu A Sport Or A Martial Art?
Jiu-jitsu is yet to reach the kind of massive fan following that other martial arts have attained. There are tournaments and workshops conducted regularly,...
Fear is the Mind Killer: Competition Mindset with James “300”...
Coach James "300" Foster is one of the most widely respected black belts in the BJJ community. He is a third degree black belt...
Kimbo vs Shamrock Is So Bad, It’s Good
This Friday, the 51 year old Ken Shamrock will face off against the 41 year old Kevin Ferguson in a fight that was supposed...
A Regional Jiu-Jitsu Profile Part 2: Deon Thompson of Ohio Brasa
A few weeks ago, we posted a piece (A Regional Jiu-Jitsu Profile Part 1) discussing the regional scene of Northern Ohio and western PA. In...
If You Are Impressed By Gordon Ryan, Wait Til You See...
Garry Tonon Brown Belt Gordon Ryan took home $2,000 and the title of Newaza Challenge Champion today. Ryan has been on a tear in...
When will I get good in Jiu-Jitsu?
It is a natural tendency for most of us to want to measure our progress in the various tasks or projects we undertake. If...
Jiu Jitsu Times EXCLUSIVE Interview: Mac Lethal
Given that jiu jitsu is still relatively underground, one of the subtle joys of the jiu jitsu experience is learning that one of your...
Why Jiu-JItsu Practitioner Do Better In Practice Than Tournaments
Competing in any athletic sport requires a tremendous amount of talent, patience and years of hard work. Many Olympic athletes start out just after...