Progressing through Jiu Jitsu has opened up Bonus Levels for me. As I become more and more comfortable with Jiu Jitsu the more I can start to open up. It has been a journey though for sure. I was nervous the first few times I ever rolled. But eventually I started to figure out what
Interview With Yuri Simoes – “Training With Intensity” – A Case Study
Yuri Simoes was kind enough to sit down with me for a few minutes for an interview to talk about his philosophy and approach to Jiu Jitsu. His intensity was the first thing that caught my attention when I became aware of him years ago, and really opened my eyes. If you are interested in
Crafting A Jiu Jitsu Game Plan For Tournaments 101
“Stick to your game plan!” I yelled this phrase repeatedly last weekend as I was helping coach students in a competition. Preparing for the tournament I found my biggest focus with the competitors was making sure that they had a Jiu Jitsu game plan. What Is A Jiu Jitsu Game Plan? Before we get started though,
Jiu Jitsu Strategy (Heavy Is The Head That Wears The Crown. (Pt. 1)
I have lost more tournaments than I have won. Lots. Most of the tournaments I have lost have been because of either my strategy, attitude, or mentality. I have repeatedly made strategic mistakes. The most common strategic mistake that I made was trying to approach a match holistically as if there was some honor in