Catching the Snitch Hidden in Crystal Lake
In his new blog post, Marshal talks about how a technique you learned five years ago can suddenly become relevant today.
My Gym Flooded
Not even a year after Marshal takes over a BJJ program, the gym floods. What does that mean for the gym community and the future?
5 Lessons and 11 Years of Jiu-Jitsu Writing Later
What do you learn from more than a decade of working behind the scenes in BJJ? Marshal has a top five.
A Jiu-Jiteiro Amongst Mixed Martial Artists
A few months ago, Marshal picked up a head instructor role at an MMA gym in Pittsburgh. How has training a mix of fighters and sport jiu-jiteiros influenced his teaching style?
The Self-Taught Dimension of BJJ
Is going online to learn jiu-jitsu mandatory at this point? Almost. Marshal has more in his new article.
Tips for Teaching Jiu-Jitsu
Interested in learning to teach? Marshal has some advice for newbie instructors, whether you’re officially covering a class or just helping a new student with a question after class.
Personality shifts and changes and clashes in BJJ
Do you “shift gears” when you train? In his new blog post, Marshal writes about how his goals and responsibilities for a training session change his approach.
Learning BJJ in Layers
In his newest blog post, Marshal argues that teaching white belts is kind of like teaching a child not to color on the walls.
Don’t Harsh My Vibe
My professional life straddles Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and perhaps the more traditional career of working in marketing. As a result of both of these things, I’ve been inside of dozens of gyms and dozens of businesses. In...
Make the Right Turns Right-er-er-er
Building a game plan is like building your own Mario Kart track. This makes sense to Marshal so read his blog post to hear him explain.
How to Eliminate Politics: Focus on Doing Good
Could more opportunities to do good with jiu-jitsu bust-up the strength of BJJ politics?
The Greatest Jiu-Jiteiros You’ve Never Heard Of
In his new blog post, Marshal writes about the unsung heroes of the sport and how a lot of growth comes from behind the scenes.