Prime Hips For Training BJJ and Recover With This Movement
Although we have covered hip controlled articular rotations (CARs) before, my trip to NYC in June revealed some alterations to this movement. Today we...
Groove & Improve Hip Mobility For BJJ With This 90/90 Movement
Keeping with our hip mobility theme from the past few articles, this time we are focusing on GROOVING our hips from the 90/90 position.
The...
Get Stronger Than Thor With Bottoms-Up Carries
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is the game of controlling your own body and ultimately that of your opponent. Consistent training means you're always dealing with your...
The Importance Of Training With Focus & Intention
A crucial aspect of training, be it in BJJ or in your supplementary physical training, is the concept of intention. Creating and keeping in...
A Black Belt Says Yes To This Exercise And So Should...
The exercise I cover today is one you can use to open up tight and compressed shoulders from grappling. They also help you to...
How To Loosen Up Your Feet & Legs In The Morning...
In the earlier parts of my day, I channel much of my awareness towards grounding my energy by opening up my feet and calves....
Improve Your BJJ And Balance With This Yoga Series
I love incorporating yoga poses such as these because they challenge your body's "neuromuscular command system" to assume a position while balancing on...
Banded BJJ Warm-Up For Shoulder Stability, Rotation, & Movement
Grappling and achy shoulders go hand in hand.
This is a basic banded shoulder warm-up for the rotational components of the joint. I...
How To Properly Balance Training & Rest
The balance between the on and off switch.
Yin and yang.
Work and rest.
Action and non-action.
This will be our theme in today's training tidbit.
Balancing Work &...
Use This Yoga Routine After Training For Better Recovery And Relaxation
Today we're examining some BJJ yoga stretches to cool down and relax after training. This series will target our hips and legs to help...