Should Beginner And Advanced Grapplers Train In The Same Class
Today I am going to address the question should beginner and advanced grapplers train in the same class. I received this question from Mike Check. He has a small jiu-jitsu academy. He wants to know how to make the classes beneficial for both the newer students and the more experienced grapplers. In my opinion, it can […]
The Best Way To Get Out Of The X-Guard By Isaque Bahiense
Today we are going to see the best way to get out of the x-guard by Isaque Bahiense. He is 21 years old and the new promising star from Alliance in Sao Paulo. He recently received his black belt from Fabio Gurgel. Last year he won the Worlds as a brown belt in the middleweight […]
He Started BJJ 6 Months Ago And He Feels That He Is Not Getting Any Better
Keith Thompson wrote me saying he started BJJ 6 months ago and he feels that he is not getting any better. He asks if I have any advice to help him progress faster. He says there are days when he gets beat up by everybody in the gym. However, other days his game seems to click and he […]
A Calf Lock From X-Guard By Mike Cusi
Today we are going to see a calf lock from x-guard by Mike Cusi. He is a black belt under Roy Harris. He currently trains under Cobrinha. I just gave a seminar here at Stronghold Jiu-jitsu Academy in East Lake, San Diego. A calf lock is a compression lock that involves pressing the calf of […]
Should You Cut Weight Or Not For Your First BJJ Tournament
Today I am going to talk about should you cut weight or not for your first BJJ tournament. I received this question from Ashleigh Redmond. She is preparing for her first competition in June. She wants to know if she should cut weight. Ashleigh also asked if I have any tips for someone who is doing […]
Single Leg Half Guard Sweep By Vincent Colcol
Today we are going to see a half guard sweep by Vincent Colcol. He received his black belt from Mike Cusi. I just completed a seminar at his Stronghold Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Eastlake, San Diego, which is a Cobrinha affiliate. The half guard is a good position to attack your opponent. There are many sweeps, […]