Getting Your Black Belt In Ten Years (Theory)
One of the most common questions asked in the academy is usually how often do you train? This is one of those topics where...
Video: Watch Paralyzed BJJ Athlete Brian Freeman Compete at NAGA
Renzo Gracie Blue Belt and disabled wheelchair athlete Brian Freeman competed in both the Gi and NoGi divisions at NAGA Myrtle Beach on August...
Ask DeBlass: Welcoming the New White Belt with Kindness
Whether readily admitted or not, the goal for every practitioner is at some time the black belt. In the quest for this mystical and...
Mark Schultz Black Belt Promotion – Story From The Ceremony
I have read quite a few articles about the recent promotion of Mark Schultz. This is awesome on so many levels, for Jiu Jitsu,...
Women’s Self-defense That Actually Works
Since the beginning of time, many women have fallen victim to vile male attackers mostly due to a size discrepancy and a lack of effective self-defense techniques.
To...
5 Things You Realize After Competing in BJJ For the First...
Last weekend, I was able to convince fifteen people from my academy to compete in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament for the first time. While...
5 Ways 16-Year Old Ryron Gracie Sold BJJ in This Gracie...
Who doesn't love watching an old school Gracie Challenge? One of my favorite Gracie Challenges features a 16-year old Ryron Gracie being picked by...
5 Quotes From Fight Club That Apply to BJJ
Chuck Palahniuk’s book Fight Club and its movie adaptation has brought up many points and questions that many men face regarding happiness, purpose in...
5 Ways For White Belts to Measure Their Progress
The first six months of training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can be both rewarding and frustrating. The rewarding aspects of training include getting fit, meeting...