Jiu-Jitsu Community Came Together To Raise Money For Fire Victims
A recent news report that a local Jiu-Jitsu academy helps Valley Fire victims to recover from serious financial losses. While there is a long way...
When We Stop Teaching Jiu-Jitsu and let it Teach Us
A couple of years ago I had the chance to witness one of the most influential moments of my life while at a Jiu-Jitsu...
The Inconsistencies of Awarding Advantages
Immediate Disclaimer: This is not meant to start any drama between competitors. Clearly both men showed up to fight and put a ton of effort...
Garry Tonon Plays A Waiting Game
Every sport is eventually faced with a period of transition between the time when it is more of a hobby or cult phenomenon and...
The Mental Art of Competition: Part 7 MENTAL FLEXIBILITY
A weapon in the mental arsenal of almost every high level competitor is that of mental flexibility. Mental flexibility is the ability to come...
The Power of Relaxation
The more I train, compete, and diversify my training partners, the more I find that relaxation is key to longevity in rolling. This crucial...
Why We Should Stop Fearing the Changes of Sport BJJ
Change is a terrifying thing. We don’t like for something to suddenly be different around us. We want our environments to stay the same....
Jiu-Jitsu: Home Away From Home
Our school is in a small town where you pretty well know everyone. Our attitudes are much like that of a bunch of friends...