Asked to describe Jiu jitsu most practitioners of the art will describe it as a grappling martial art or a grappling combat sport. Among themselves, Jiu jitsu players describe it as the art of gentleness. This is taken from the Chinese characters, 柔術, which translates to the Japanese word, “Jujutsu.” One of my least favorite descriptions of Jiu […]
Read more "The Art of Submission"Parents often want their kids to take a martial arts class because they believe doing so will instill discipline in their child.
Read more "Discipline in the Martial Arts and Kids"BJJ class is not like any other class your kid is in.
Read more "Why your Taiwanese kid should Train Brazilian Jiu jitsu"Brazilian Jiu jitsu is a challenging pursuit. Even for the natural athlete, it’s a physically demanding form of grappling. Mentally, it is a taxing discipline that requires focus and commitment. Then too, there are the social sacrifices that Jiu jitsu players make. Training or movie night with the wife? Training or pizza and beer with […]
Read more "Eat the Snake, a BJJ concept"Put one in your mouth!
Read more "Single V.2 Mouth Guards"An attack that may look dynamic is in fact mono-directional.
Read more "Confrontation"I’d like to say from the start that it’s a good habit to ignore those misgivings and make it to class. Breaking your habit of going to class just leads to more breaks.
Read more "Rolling with this bitch named Epiphany"A lot of people never understand this, or haven’t understood yet that it applies to them. In some styles, some people think that because they have time in, and a rank, they are somehow invincible.
Read more "Who are you training for?"Came for the family, stayed for the Jiu jitsu……and tacos.
Read more "Have Gi Will Travel"I’m not suggesting you not follow your passion. I’m advocating mental minimalism, that you retard yourself.
Read more "A Reader asks, “Should I give a fuck?”"
For Those Who Roll 