I asked a student recently, "What would be a benefit of quitting BJJ?" They answered, "I wouldn't have to worry about getting hurt." My heart sank when I heard that answer. Then I thought, why would you assume you're going to get hurt? Well, the answer is clear because we constantly read about Jiu-Jitsu injuries... Continue Reading →
Grappling, Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling are all close proximity activities and all face the similar challenges with skin infections. Ring worm, impetigo and staph / MRSA can range from very annoying to very serious and should be dealt with as such. If you have something on your skin that doesn't usually reside there...cover and treat it... Continue Reading →
Here are some of my favorite tips and tricks to help you stay ON the mats. We will be posting regularly so please keep your eyes open for tons of new content. Also be sure to share our site with all your fellow BJJafter40 Ninjas. As always, happy training ninjas.
As you train more and more you will notice a cast of characters who attend open mats. Don’t be these guys (or girls)! (This is all in humor) The Commentator – You know the guy who won’t stop talking the entire time you are grappling. Sometimes the commentator will talk about the weather, vacations and... Continue Reading →
In this video I cover the North / South Ezekiel Choke. I love this choke as it very easy to get to off the guard pass. You want to immediately attack the neck as you pass. Think of yourself as a "headhunter" as you pass...you want to immediately go after the neck! This will get... Continue Reading →
I love this bread and I love this choke even more! The ezekiel is one of my all-time favorite submissions. It's a great immediate attack when you get into mount as it will surely illicit a response from your partner! Which is great because instead of them trying to escape your mount...they are forced to... Continue Reading →
In this little blog I compiled a bunch of my favorite baseball bat chokes and drills. I love the baseball bat choke in particular because it's such a sneaky, stealthy little technique. WHY? Because it is typically hit from traditionally "non-dominant" positions. For example: your slip... Continue Reading →
Martial Arts training of any kind runs a risk of injury. But anyone who trains in BJJ for a while knows that we literally play with fire. Like small children if you play with fire you're probably going to get burned. But training at 40 or 50 plus years old you really have to be extra... Continue Reading →
Harry Houdini was the greatest escape artist of all time. Even though he could perform traditional card and sleight of hand tricks, he was most famous for escaping from anything and everything. Whether it be ropes, handcuffs, straight jackets, jail cells, water filled milk cans...Houdini had a successful exit plan! In your training you are going... Continue Reading →
