BJJ’s “secret” moves
“Back in the day”, when there were so few of us training BJJ, there was a sort of secret mysticism to it. Information and [...]
Domesticating the Aggressor
Even though Jiujitsu is the “gentle art”, we know it sometimes feels like rolling down a mountain tied to bricks. Usually this is with [...]
Staying Positive and Focused While Indoors
Everybody enjoying quarantine? I think the most surprising thing I’ve learned about myself these past few weeks is how many unique songs I can make [...]
How Often Should I Rest?
One thing I’ve gotten in the habit of in jiu-jitsu (and other sports) is “saving myself for next time.” In the context of jiu-jitsu, that [...]
No Bad Days
The life of an Israeli Air Force cadet is a psychological rollercoaster. When drilling complex aerobatic maneuvers, sometimes execution is flawless, other times it comes [...]
Rolling at a New BJJ Gym
Jiu-jitsu is unlike any activity or sport I’ve ever done. This past weekend I got to experience a new layer that has caused my love [...]
Managing An Injury
Injuries happen at jiu-jitsu, even though it’s called “the gentle art” (unless you’re like me and they ONLY happen outside of jiu-jitsu). I recently talked [...]
A Case Of Mat Rust
A friend of mine hasn’t attended a jiu-jitsu class since Thanksgiving. He called me after attending a class last week and reported feeling a “sharp [...]
Flow Like Water
My friend had a poster of Bruce Lee poster with his famous “Be water, my friend,” quote on it. I remember making fun of him [...]
Be Wary of “Gifts” You’re Given In Jiu-Jitsu
Have you ever been rolling with someone and they have you in mount? You feel their hand reach into your collar, and then something weird [...]