We all have our very own reasons for starting and continuing our BJJ journeys. But we all pass through the same belts that ultimately lead to the color black... In this video I discuss my 18 year journey to black belt and my lessons along the way. Including my 13 year reign at brown belt.... Continue Reading →
Here's a really fun little set up for the triangle choke! Does it work? Below is the video... Now it's your job to continue molding the clay and see what you come up with. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VzQc6iTa7M
Having a beginner's mind is essential to your success in Jiu-Jitsu. Never lose the sense of curiosity and wonder. When you're new to the gentle art everything is overwhelmingly awesome. It's like seeing the world through the eyes of a 3 year old. Arm bars are amazing...chokes are incredible... it's all so new and exciting.... Continue Reading →
In this video I discuss belts, progress, managing your expectations, creating a sustainable path after 40, avoiding injuries and more. Listen in and please be sure to share with your fellow ninjas. OSS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlFHHwslTs0
More great entries with the HeadLopper Choke! I show a new version of a turtle set up along with a nice standing version as well. This choke is very sneaky and very effective. But like any technique you have to earn your way to "judgement". Often times we watch a move on video and... Continue Reading →
The Headlopper Choke, also known as the "No-Gi baseball choke"(which isn't really a name... it's more like a description). Let's stick with the "HeadLopper"... it's a much cooler name. Most people show the baseball choke with the hands locked at the palms. (think Gable grip) I show it with the fingers extended - It's NOT... Continue Reading →
In this video sent to us by @hyb.justin (Justin Thompson) you see a very nice bottom-side control triangle choke (inverted triangle). Justin does an excellent job controlling his opponents head / and leg to set up the choke. I do recommend diving under the body and locking onto them to avoid incoming punches. Great Job... Continue Reading →
I have always been a big fan of the hip bump sweep. If you have followed me for a while you'll notice it's a big part of my game. I use it as a sweep... a set up for triangles / omoplata's and so much more. I recently added this little trick to my attack... Continue Reading →
Here's one of my favorite chokes - The Snake in the Grass Choke! This is a fun little choke that works for both gi and no gi. Pay attention to the grip structure as that's the real "secret sauce" of the technique. Be sure to check out my newest instructional the BONEBREAKER! Available now as... Continue Reading →
