Inverting Gear: How Our Gis are Designed
when the Affliction/Tapout era was at its peak, we went the opposite direction and made the original panda gi. While we were at it, we tried to solve some problems that had bothered me for years.
What It's Been Like Running a Jiu-Jitsu Business Right Now
2020 has been quite the year for all businesses. Our industry in specific was hit quite hard.
Why You Need to Edit Your Jiu-Jitsu, And How to Do It
In writing, like in jiu-jitsu, editing is where half of the learning takes place.
Tripped Up By Training Takedowns
As I progress through my jiu-jitsu journey, the only thing I learn is how little I know. This is a sentiment I’ve noticed nearly everyone grows to adopt. Jiu-jitsu is one of the world’s great, humbling endeavors.
Reasons to be Your Teammates’ Biggest Fan
Jiu-jitsu is a competitive sport. The essence of every roll is to tap or positionally dominate your opponent. Inevitably that breeds a sense of rivalry with your teammates, but it doesn't have to be that way!
Some Differences Between Training at a Big Name Academy vs.a Local Academy
Picking a jiu-jitsu academy is difficult. Almost every city offers a whole range of schools. Do you want to train under a legend and roll with a fleet of world champions? Or do you prefer a more intimate school where you can eat at Chipotle with your head instructor?
How to Boost Your BJJ Learning Ability
Jiu-Jitsu is the ideal martial art for learning addicts. It’s a game that alluringly combines skill and luck. I’ve heard many compare it to chess. But to borrow an idea from Annie Duke’s book, Thinking in Bets, jiu-jitsu is more like poker.
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.
The Excitement of Training With New Partners
It’s completely obvious and understandable why some people would forgo training currently. I honestly expected a few less partners than previous times. However, something which I didn’t expect was an influx of new faces. This was a very welcome sight. As a chronic friend-maker, this excited me. As a jiu-jitsu practitioner, it really excited me.
Lessons from Breaking an Arm
The process of breaking my arm and then coming back to jiu-jitsu taught me some life lessons. Here are three...