Using Sports Nutrition to Become a Better Athlete
Cutting weight. One of the most difficult aspects of any athletic competition that uses weight classes. But how does one go about cutting weight?...
Popular Pre-Workouts: Which Should You Choose?
This last year, I’ve had the chance to try out a number of supplements thanks to my pals at Ripp’d Nutrition. To be honest,...
On the Road Bonus Technique: Modified Guillotine Grip With UFC...
As a follow up to Jiu Jitsu Times' recent visit to Redzovic BJJ in Chicago, we liked to share a technique video with UFC...
Performance Coach Daniel New on Cardio, Self-Defense, and Strength Training
Daniel New, a performance coach and martial artist, sat down with Black Flag Tactical Solutions a few weeks ago to answer questions from members of the...
Killer Post-BJJ Conditioning Exercise with Tom DeBlass
Tom DeBlass recently shared a short video of an all-over body exercise that he's added to his post-BJJ training routine. Â He has shared with...
Nathan Mendelsohn And The Language Of Jiu Jitsu
As a blue belt in 2007, Nathan Mendelsohn traveled to Brazil, excited to compete in the World Championships. To his surprise, the competition was...
Ask DeBlass: The Ten Commandments of Jiu Jitsu Hygiene
There's a story that former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani was once asked how was it that he was so successful reducing the crime...
If You Want to be an Athlete, Seek out a Lifting...
Recently, I wrote an article to dispel some of the myths surrounding lifting weights in the Jiu-Jitsu community. I’ve also written about a good...
Strength And Conditioning, Benefits For BJJ
As many of you may remember, I have written other articles explaining why strength and conditioning may not be worth it. '
I am, however,...
The Big Mistake BJJ Players Make In Their Competition Diet
In Jiu-Jitsu competition we compete in weight classes and often times we see others cutting weight for competition. While this is an integral part...