Ask DeBlass: An Open Letter to the New Blue Belt
As any BJJ practitioner knows, the journey to black belt is long and arduous. Many of the friends and training partners you gain along...
Ask DeBlass: What Do I Do When My Motivation Is...
In today's "Ask DeBlass", Professor DeBlass addresses the age old and always popular topic of how to get motivated and stay motivated. Please continue...
Ask DeBlass: A New Jiu Jitsu Times Column Featuring World...
Professor Tom DeBlass is a second degree black belt under Ricardo Almeida and is owner/head instructor at Ocean County BJJ in New Jersey. Most...
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...
Video: A Day in the Life of Joe Rogan
Rolling Stone recently published a profile piece on comedian, podcaster, actor, Tae Kwon Do champion, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, entrepreneur, and UFC commentor Joe...
Podcast: 18-Year Old 2015 NoGi Pans Double Gold Purple Belt Champ...
We first learned of Amanda Leve from viral Youtube videos of her choking out teenage boys in tournaments. Amanda, an 18-year old Purple Belt under Ricardo Almeida, has...
Stephan Kesting Discusses How to Comeback from Layoff or Injury
BJJ Black Belt Stephan Kesting has produced a great video that applies to every BJJ player and martial artists. Everybody has taken a break due...
Sacrifice And Dedication Are The Key Elements Of Success
Many of us think that we want success, and we keep dreaming the dreams of true success. Unfortunately thinking and dreaming of success is...