Coming to Terms with Being a BJJ Nomad
In nearly a decade of practicing jiu-jitsu, I have been a member of at least seven different academies. I have never received more than one promotion from the same instructor.
Making Small Adjustments Can Amplify Your Progress
Over time, the accumulative small adjustments you’ve made can become the connective tissue of your jiu-jitsu game. They are the details you recognize in every scenario that give you a little bit more pressure, a sligh...
The Value of a Gameday Gi
While it may seem inconsequential, the gi you choose to wear can dramatically impact your confidence and focus going into competition. In my experience, the best approach is to pick a single kimono and dedicate it as ...
How I’m Using Jiu-Jitsu Strategies to Become a Better Guitarist
With at least a month of free time stuck indoors, I’ve decided this time to pick a single concept, and to practice it the way I’ve practiced so many jiu-jitsu techniques.
The Lessons I Learned On My 10-Day BJJ Road Trip
I decided on a week-long road trip from New York to Florida. I would stop at every major jiu-jitsu destination along the way, training, trading secrets, and experiencing all the best jiu-jitsu the East Coast had to of...