Thanks Helio Gracie!

I would just like to say thank you to Helio Gracie. When I first heard of his passing yesterday in class I was shocked.  He indirectly and directly influenced my life. Although he didn’t ‘create’ Gracie Jiu-jitsu he was right at the cusp and was responsible for it being an art that could truly protect [...]

Watch Out! Watch Out! —- Continue.

It happens all the time, yet I still get tickled at what we do.  I was rolling with a tall white belt who was all arms and legs. He stood up in my guard and was applying a choke while he was bending over. I grabbed his right arm with my left hand so he [...]

Schedule Up-ended, Interfering with BJJ training

Scheduled meetings, unexpected meetings and new obligations have drastically interfered with my ability to attend class. I haven’t been to Combat Athletix since last Tuesday. I have, however, been working out at home, even as late as 12 AM. Even though I can’t be there I am still trying to maintain my fitness level.  I [...]

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Ladder (Bakari from Jiujitsu365)

While growing up I played and participated in all kind of sports; basketball, football, cross country, baseball, etc. However, my father and brother were heavy into tennis. I learned how to play because I would tag along with them occasionally. They stayed on the courts too long for my tastes though. However, their love and [...]

What Army rank would a BJJ belt equal?

Check out my grappling books on Amazon: Tapmonster: Ideas about Grappling for BJJ and Submission Wrestlers, Grappling for Newbies, 20 Ways to Increase Grappling Skills off the Mat, The Lazy Man’s Guide to Grappling and much more. As a veteran of the armed forces (Army) I sometimes wonder what rank a BJJ belt would equal in terms of knowledge, technique and [...]

Mouthguard – The Tap! (click it to make it bigger)

Judo Man ‘Got’ Judoed

Yesterday (Tuesday) was my first day back since last Tuesday. My wife and I went on a ‘mini-vacation’ so I didn’t have an opportunity to go to class.  My instructor (Smiley) noticed I hadn’t been there for a week.  I am trying to maintain consistency so I may have to dig a little bit deeper to attend [...]

My New Comic……

Check out my grappling books on Amazon: Tapmonster: Ideas about Grappling for BJJ and Submission Wrestlers, Grappling for Newbies, 20 Ways to Increase Grappling Skills off the Mat, The Lazy Man’s Guide to Grappling and much more. Hey guys! I am not an artist, but I’ve had this idea for a while.  I have lots of BJJ stories but don’t really want to [...]

9 Year old Uses BJJ against Pit Bull

JujitsuBlog.com posted a great video about 9 year old, Drew Heredia, who defended his friend from a pit bull. While walking with his friend and her pet chihuahua a pit bull attacked the dog and the little girl. Drew put the pit bull in a rear naked choke until the dog, as the boy put it, “calmed down.” I have to [...]

In the Mix Again: Professordom & BJJ

I am back into the mix again. The semester has begun and I’m into full professor mode.  I really enjoyed the break. I was able to attend all of the morning classes during the month (3 x a week). I don’t have that luxury during the semester, but I have a few other options available [...]