STAY ROLLING: TIPS TO KEEP YOU ON THE MAT

STAY ROLLING: TIPS TO KEEP YOU ON THE MAT

I consider myself to have been very fortunate in my training: over the past ten years I have only had to take one full month off the mat due to...
GRACIE: “I ONLY DRILL TO LEARN THE MECHANICS OF A MOVEMENT”

GRACIE: “I ONLY DRILL TO LEARN THE MECHANICS OF A MOVEMENT”

Roger Gracie recently took to social media stating he “doesn’t drill”, but has elaborated on that initial post via a user video on his membership website, Roger Gracie TV.  Roger...
HOW DO WE CULTIVATE EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE?

HOW DO WE CULTIVATE EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE?

By Justin Dixon We all like to win, some so much (and if the stakes are high enough) that they will try to cheat their way to victory…most of us...
JUDO OR WRESTLING – WHICH SHOULD YOU LEARN?

JUDO OR WRESTLING – WHICH SHOULD YOU LEARN?

Though we believe jiu jitsu to be a complete self-defence art, there’s no denying the benefits of cross training in order to make your competition game more complete. So, should...
JOHN DANAHER ON HOW TO PRESERVE YOUR SPARRING GAS TANK

JOHN DANAHER ON HOW TO PRESERVE YOUR SPARRING GAS TANK

One of the biggest issues we face when rolling is blowing your gas tank too early, or not knowing how to manage our energy reserves during a session. Never fear!...
BEST THINGS ABOUT BEING A BJJ COACH

BEST THINGS ABOUT BEING A BJJ COACH

"About 2 years ago, after a local tournament, one of my students, Matt Shand, asked me to take a podium picture that was a little different. Matt asked me to...
WHY VARYING YOUR TRAINING INTENSITY IS VITAL FOR DEVELOPMENT

WHY VARYING YOUR TRAINING INTENSITY IS VITAL FOR DEVELOPMENT

Training Jiu Jitsu is a unique endeavour, and we must learn to be mindful of the intensity in our sessions in order to progress properly. It’s easy to take the...
JOSH HINGER ON WHY YOU SHOULD SUBMISSION HUNT IN TRAINING

JOSH HINGER ON WHY YOU SHOULD SUBMISSION HUNT IN TRAINING

We’ve all been exposed to sparring sessions that push you both mentally and physically; progressing further than you ever realised you could go. There are times when you think you’ve...
JOHN DANAHER’S PHILOSOPHY ON APPROACHING SUBMISSION

JOHN DANAHER’S PHILOSOPHY ON APPROACHING SUBMISSION

"I have always taught Jiu Jitsu as the art and science of control that leads to submission." John Danaher’s students all share a common trait: a heavy emphasis on securing the...
WHAT IS FIRAS ZAHABI’S UNIVERSAL JIU JITSU?

WHAT IS FIRAS ZAHABI’S UNIVERSAL JIU JITSU?

“Are there techniques when I play guard that can work in all areas? IBJJF, gi, nogi, sub only and MMA. Can my game fulfil all of these criteria?” Tristar MMA...
BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU CONCEPTS FOR EVERYDAY LIFE

BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU CONCEPTS FOR EVERYDAY LIFE

About the author: Sam Joseph is a 3rd degree black belt, head instructor and owner of Buckhead Jiu Jitsu in Atlanta.Brazilian jiu jitsu, as a sport and a lifestyle, has...
RANDOM THINGS ONLY JIU JITSU PEOPLE GET

RANDOM THINGS ONLY JIU JITSU PEOPLE GET

2x European Champion, Emilia Tuukkanen, looks at 15 little things only jiu jitsu people understand.1. You can never have enough kimonos. Or rashguards.2. If you find a kimono that fits you...