Comparing and Contrasting Training At 10th Planet HQ & Gracie University...
It’s been the better part of two years that I’ve been training at two schools consistently. Since mid-2018, my daily schedule has consisted of...
My Purple Belt Is My “I Didn’t Quit” Belt
I loved being a blue belt for about a day. Then I hated it.
I stayed a blue belt for two years. Even now, when...
Why Every Jiu-Jitsu Athlete Should Be Studying 10th Planet Technique
Whether it be through competition or cross-training, inevitably every jiu-jitsu practitioner is forced to adapt their skill set to opponents of different styles. Regardless...
Keenan Cornelius On Switching Gyms: “You’re Paying Them. If There’s Something...
Many jiu-jitsu practitioners have asked themselves the question "Should I stay or should I go?" when it comes to their gyms. It's an internal...
Vagner Rocha Wants Jiu-Jitsu To Quit Being Soft Before It Ruins...
Vagner Rocha has long been a controversial figure concerning his hard-nose style of jiu-jitsu. There are many competitors and fans that would even say...
For The Love Of Jiu-Jitsu, Let Your Students Cross-Train
It blows my mind that there are still jiu-jitsu academies out there that either don't let their students cross-train or heavily restrict their visitations...
Vinicius “Draculino” Magalhaes: “Forget BJJ, 10th Planet JJ, American JJ —...
As jiu-jitsu has developed over the years, many people believe that the variety within the martial art requires it to have multiple separate factions....
The Paul Harris Effect: When Competitors Don’t Release On The Tap
In competition, adrenaline is flowing, submissions and positions are being exchanged at full speed, and if you’re not willing to break your opponent,...
OPINION: Dana White And The UFC Need To Own The Monster...
Let's talk about the events of UFC 229. Let's go back before the unfortunate brawl that capped it off. Let's talk about how Derrick...
Here’s What It’s Like To Train At 2 Of The Top...
I recently made a trip to New York City to visit my best friend, and along the way, I made a point to train...