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 [...]
What Do You Focus On When You Roll?
So much time in jiu-jitsu is spent rolling. Each roll is usually three minutes long. The last half hour of each class is spent rolling. [...]
The White Stripe: A Neurotic Conversation I Had With Myself
When you are newer to a hobby, I think it’s only natural to question if you’re getting any better as time goes on. With jiu-jitsu, [...]
Why You Should Care Where Your Elbows Are
The closest thing I have to grappling experience is playing offensive tackle in high school. You’re taught to extend your arms as quickly as possible, [...]
We’re All Just Collecting Data
When you’re new to jiu-jitsu, chances are you’ve already had some exposure to it. Whether that’s from watching the UFC, talking to friends about it, [...]