Gi Review: 5 Borough gi (A3L) by Ronin Brand
Ronin Brand contacted me in July to do a review of their John Small’s designed 5 Borough Gi (blue A3L). Since then I’ve worn it at least 20 times, washing…
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October 29, 2013
Gi Review: Strike Fightwear GRPPLR (A2)
Founded in 2011, Cardiff-based Strike Fightwear are part of the UK wave of Brazilian jiu-jitsu gear companies. Strike’s kimonos, shorts, and rashguards all feature high-quality construction and their designs register…
October 25, 2013
Sprained Finger?
Sprained a finger? Use a ponytail holder for extra support. One of the guys at my academy showed me this little trick. You've sprained your finger. You've iced, medicated and…
October 17, 2013
Pedro To The Rescue! Learn To Enhance Your BJJ Game Through Judo!
As the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu continues to evolve, there are always new ways grapplers can learn to enhance their skill set. The growth of the sport—much in part…
September 27, 2013
Book Review: BJJ Techniques to Defeat Bigger, Stronger Opponents by Dan Faggella
After his new book “BJJ Techniques to Defeat Bigger, Stronger Opponents” hit #1 under the entire category of “Martial Arts” at Amazon.com, BJJ Legends writer Daniel Faggella sat down with…
September 27, 2013
UPDATE: Michael Proctor and Chess on the Mat Championships
The Brazilian Jiu-jitsu community has had its share of exciting moments, striking possibilities, and trends that have revolutionized the sport into what we see it as today. Continuing with the…
September 27, 2013
Renato Migliaccio: The Essence of BJJ Basics
Renato Migliaccio is a BJJ Pan American Champion, European Champion, and Brazilian National Champion. His new course called "Invicible Basics" is designed to give students mastery over BJJ's fundamental positions,…
September 20, 2013
Maintaining Your Physical Well Being While Training Hard!
The worst thing that can happen to any athlete is an injury. No matter how severe the injury may or may not be, it can prove to be a major…
September 19, 2013
No Days Off: Improving Your Skills At Your Own Rate
The sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a tricky beast to tame. For an art form that has been around for decades, it never seems to stay in the same…
September 19, 2013
The Mental Approach To Brazilian Jiu Jitsu For Older Grapplers
As we get older, we’re told what we can’t do, or how we just aren’t physically able to perform like we used to during our younger years. While it’s true…
September 2, 2013