Personal stories from the mat. Competition reflections, injury lessons, and what training looks like with a job and a family.
Grappling
Before you can control a match, you need to control your stance and distance. In this post (and breakdown video), I’ll show you how to stay safe and initiate contact like a wrestler — without getting thrown or snapped down. Why Grapplers Get Blast-Doubled into the Shadow Realm If you
Grappling
Hand fighting is the hardest concept in wrestling to teach to beginners. But it's essential to go from good to great!
Grappling
As a jiu jitsu practitioner looking to build your wrestling skills from scratch, solo drills are an absolute game-changer.
Grappling
Injuries are opportunities to refine your game. But you need to have some G.R.I.T. to do it.
Grappling
On September 28th, 2024, I competed in the ADCC Chicago Open Advanced Division. A few hours and four matches later, I end up with a 2-2 record, a fourth place finish, and 5 lessons learned.
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Jiujitsu athletes should focus on specific wrestling skills and positions depending on their goals and experience in the sport.
Grappling
To all the jiu jitsu athletes out there starting to learn wrestling...ignore the penetration step. At least for your first few wrestling classes. Your focus should be learning effective takedowns that give you confidence in your stand up game. Not a skill that's hard on your knees