Last year I was contacted by Freeroll magazine, a new online jiu-jitsu publication, and asked to be a contributing author.…
Themes beyond the technique
It’s been almost 4 years since I started jiu-jitsu training. I never thought that jiu-jitsu was something that I would…
Perhaps I should have written this article as the first post in my series since courage is what I needed…
I stepped onto the mats to teach a Jr Grapplers Bullyproof class (ages 8 to 14) and just before class…
“Leave your ego at the door.” It’s a common statement that is heard in many places, but it is…
You attend class regularly. You listen attentively. You drill diligently. You keep showing up — but despite your obvious dedication, your…
When I scroll through my Instagram feed, I can’t help but chuckle at the sight of so many jiu-jitsu posts.…
Gi? Check. Belt? Check. Mouthguard? Check. Patience? Patience? Patience? When starting to learn something new it’s exciting. Not only are…
It’s Saturday night and I’m out with my friends — I really want to stay longer, but Jiu-Jitsu training starts…
As I walk into Jiu-Jitsu class I take a look around at the other students on the mat and think…