I must start this piece by saying apparently, Derek Moneyburg, isn’t his real name. While doing some reading on this subject it came up...

I propose that the people that hate butt scooting and guard play do not understand what the sport of jiu jitsu actually is.    To define...

“I did not threaten him; I only showed surprise in still finding him here when I planned to meet him tonight in Teheran,” said Death. You...

There is an old saying that the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, however the second best time is today. Does this apply for...

The sport of Jiu Jitsu, and frankly sports in general, have seemingly progressed incredibly over the past 100 years. There has been much...

With topics like Roe vs Wade (amongst others) furthering the split in America's populace, should these heavy types of topics be discussed...

In this blog we are going to talk about the most influential BJJ practitioners in/from America. The criteria being judged is their part...

What are Competition Nerves? Every competitor I've ever coached or spoken to has felt the same feelings throughout the weeks and days...

Belts are milestones to help give positive reinforcement to the BJJ practitioner's journey. In no way do they reflect who can beat up...

What makes a BJJ gym “better” isn’t only a win in tournaments metric. The best gyms build a culture that people want to be a part of. The...

For the past couple years, I have really struggled with my gender in the sport and the longer I have trained the more I have found it to...

It is correct to say that we wouldn’t have Jiu Jitsu if it weren’t for legends like Jigoro Kano or Helio Gracie. It is also correct to...

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition can be anxiety-inducing for many reasons, but one of the hardest aspects is showing up prepared, healthy,...

Every gym has a guy that before he rolls in the GI he must create bionic hands with tape. A guy who when he gets a grip he will never let...

A great competitor does not necessarily equal a great coach. A great coach does not necessarily need to have the most knowledge. A person...

With Covid running through both red and blue states this topic is as hot as Omicron right now. What if you have a mild stuffy nose, that...

Brazilian Jiu jitsu provides a lot of opportunity to learn about ourselves and life. The metaphors and analogies of overcoming struggle,...

Private lessons or seminars from a black belt normally range from $100 - $500 / lesson or seminar. A BJJ camp can run a couple thousand...

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has sold itself as a self defense centered martial art, but is that accurate? For decades the Gracies have trotted...

There are three types of people that go through the Jiu Jitsu ranks. The person who has been a blue belt for 4 years and thought they...