I’m a Jiu-Jitsu noob. I’ve been practicing for just under six months and had no prior martial arts or wrestling experience, but I still think Jiu jitsu is an amazing sport. I’ve already learned a lot (and learned that there’s a heck of a lot more that I don’t know). Learning jiu jitsu is a process, and a large part of that process is dependent ... Read more
The Art and Science of BJJ Wizardry
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The Tokui-Waza Filter: How to Solve the Hardest Problem in BJJ
In my last post, I wrote about what I believe to be the most difficult problem in BJJ: the conflict between knowledge and time. After some thought, I realized that defining this conflict as a "problem" could be a little confusing, and that we could all benefit from some further clarification. The definition of "problem" is: "a matter or situation ... Read more
The Hardest Problem in BJJ
In Brazilian jiu jitsu, knowledge is literally power. And if knowledge is power, then learning is how you gain it. The more you learn, the better you get. The result of this is that jiu jitsu places an inherent emphasis on learning. This is the "secret" behind the rapid and continual development of brazilian jiu jitsu as an art form. It's also ... Read more
BJJ Workout: Spreading the BJJ Fever
What's up everyone. Joe here with another Brazilian Jiu Jitsu workout. I call it a workout, but it's more like a game. This one is really simple, corny, and a fun way to get a high volume of training. It also helps mix things up and train with a variety of people. I call it "BJJ Fever" BJJ Fever: Set the timer to 3-6 mins. The round can be a ... Read more
How to Get Better At BJJ When You Have No Time
One of the best parts of my day is sitting around talking with training partners after a tough training session. We talk about a lot of different things, but at some point in the night the conversations always return to a central theme: how do we get better? It's the topic that gets us the most fired up. A lot of the time we break down technique, ... Read more
