Early in my Jiu Jitsu journey, I decided to compete in a tournament precisely BECAUSE I didn’t want to. My training partners gave me enough trouble trying to come out ahead during the rolls after class, so why would I decide to raise the stakes? I’ve talked before about being one of the worst grapplers
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
Jiu Jitsu Tournament Tips (#5-#10) (Part 2 – During The Tournament)
If you didn’t read Part 1 of Jiu Jitsu Tournament Tips, it is recommended you go here to read them all. Jiu Jitsu Tournament Tip #5: Warm Up Properly. How one of the simplest concepts can be so easily overlooked is beyond me. I literally have to stalk down and hound some of my competitors
Jiu Jitsu Tournament Competition Checklist
Last weekend, FUJI held another great tournament in Springfield, MO. Twenty competitors from Springfield BJJ put it all on the line against students from other local gyms. This was their first or second tournament for the majority of our competitors. Skill in the gym doesn’t necessarily translate to results in a tournament. There are some guidelines
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,