Why Champions are the Biggest Losers You’ll Ever See
First we’ll discuss the aspects of loss, followed by how to overcome those challenges.
All champions are losers. They all know that they’re losers. Just...
Street Jiu-Jitsu VS Sport Jiu-Jitsu: Who Wins?
In our grappling community, there is an issue that just seemingly won’t die: Sport Jiu-Jitsu vs Street jiu-Jitsu. There are many high level instructors...
Your Ultimate Guide to Buying a Gi
For every grappler this question always arises: What gi should I get? If you’re new, or even intermediate, you may not really know the...
Gaining a Warrior’s Mindset
You’ll hear the idea of having a warrior mindset tossed around here and there in martial arts. But what is it? How does a...
Are You Setting Goals?
Allow me to be blunt for a moment when I say, don’t you dare sit back and tell me that this isn’t important, or...
An Open Letter to Competition
Dear Competition,
I hate you.
But I love you too. It’s very confusing, the way our relationship works. See, when I lie in bed trying to...
Is Belt Testing Outdated?
In the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community, there is a traditional practice for deciding belt promotions that has lingered despite being severely outdated. The practice creates...