White belt twilight: Reflections of a zebra belt. Coloured belts commonly serve as visual markers of stages on our Jiu-jitsu…
Read MorePublished: August 11, 2020
Categories: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Challenge, Coaching, Etiquette, Fitness, Getting Better, Jiu Jitsu Philosophy, White Belt
Dear Jiu-jitsu It’s been a while. It’s weird. I used to see you almost every day. I used to put…
Read MorePublished: April 8, 2020
Categories: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Dear Jiu-jitsu, Getting Better, Jiu Jitsu Philosophy
Yin and Yang: How to be a good training partner in Jiu-jitsu If we are going to learn Jiu-jitsu, we…
Read MorePublished: February 27, 2020
Categories: BJJ In Other Gyms, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Coaching, Etiquette, Getting Better, Health, Hygiene, Injuries, Jiu Jitsu Philosophy, The gentle art, Training Partners
Rolling in new territory The sport and discipline of Jiu-jitsu has grown internationally. The consequent opening of many academies in…
Read MorePublished: September 18, 2019
Categories: BJJ In Other Gyms, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Challenge, Coaching, Etiquette, Fear in BJJ, Fitness, Getting Better, Jiu Jitsu Philosophy, Policies, Rolling in new territory, The gentle art
The Elements of Coaching Jiu-jitsu-A Student Perspective While the Jiu-jitsu student/coaching relationship seems straightforward (payment for instruction), the reality is…
Read MorePublished: May 16, 2019
Categories: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Coaching, Elements of Coaching, Etiquette, Fitness, Getting Better, Health, Hygiene, Mental Health
Little Grasshopper Lessons: How to be more coachable in Jiu-jitsu When it comes to success in Jiu-jitsu, the simple truth…
Read MorePublished: April 17, 2019
Categories: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Challenge, Fitness, Getting Better, Health, Jiu Jitsu Philosophy, Little Grasshopper Lessons