Blogs

It’s OK to compete with your teammates
After reading the headline, you may get the impression this article is about facing your [...]
Mar

The Meaning Behind the Kodokan Symbol
We’ve all seen this symbol in the Kodokan literature, videos, and promotions, and the first [...]
Nov

What Is It Like Living That Grappling Life?
As much as you try to avoid it, there is always some nagging injury that [...]
Oct

How to Omoplata People with Bendy Shoulders – Like Me
I talked about my bendy shoulders before and how it will make me resilient to [...]
Apr

Training Injured – Is It Worth It?
Before diving into my rambling, allow me to introduce a disclaimer. I am not a [...]
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Apr

What Did Dr. Jigoro Kano and Isaac Newton Have In Common?
Before we dive into the subject, we must refresh our memory on basic physics. Isaac [...]
Mar

Sparring and Training With Females
I think I need to weigh in on this because I do get a lot [...]
Mar

Vanessa Waltz Keylock-Trap System – What Have You Been Working On?
The year has been strange training-wise. But we found inspiration from other places, and among [...]
Aug

Would Jiu-Jitsu Be a Good Sport for the Olympic Games?
The Olympic Games are in full force as I am writing this and we also [...]
Jul

Dealing With Injuries and Being Smart About Your Training
You are training your stand-up with your partner and suddenly you step wrong and sprain [...]
Jul