Music and Jiu Jitsu (and Ralek Gracie)
What musical genre embodies your jiu jitsu game? Also, discussing Ralek Gracie’s unfortunate foray into hip hop.
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2012 Jiu Jitsu Goals
Some thoughts on how to set realistic, productive jiu jitsu goals for the new year. Also, my goals for 2012.
Injuries
Discussing the most common reason people give for not training BJJ. How likely are injuries in BJJ, how can we train safely, and is the risk of getting injured worth it?
Consistency
Some thoughts on (in my experience) the most important key to improving at jiu jitsu: consistency.
Match of the week: Mendes vs Mendes
The Mendes Brothers fight each other in the ADCC world pro No-Gi. This is a smooth demonstration of Jiu Jitsu.
Jiu Jitsu as Human Chess
Dissecting the analogy between jiu jitsu and chess.
Jiu Jitsu vs. Weapons
Jiu jitsu techniques for neutralizing an armed attacker: are they a good idea?
Erik Paulson, Negative Energy, and Rolling
Ever had somebody refuse to roll with you because your negative energy might rub off on them? Well some of Erik Paulson’s students have.
Some of my thoughts on his strange comments from a recent interview.
Embarrassment
A BJJ practitioner’s worst nightmare.
Tournament Matches
Some videos of my tournament matches from this last weekend, and thoughts on what I need to work on.
