I couldn’t believe I screamed like that!

I haven’t posted in a bit as I have been preoccupied with my JiuJitsu365 Twitter Page. But to recap these past few weeks I have been attending class once a week on Fridays. Due to a hyperactive schedule this past month as well as battling minor injuries I decided to limit my participation until Spring [...]

Random Thought – My Superhero Move – The Knuckle Choke!

Check out my new books, The Lazy Man’s Guide to Grappling and Grappling for Newbies on Amazon.com! I sometimes think about what is my go to move in BJJ. The technique that I can count on for success in ending a roll. It is definitely not the one I wish was my go to technique, like a [...]

BJJ Insights through Guitar Lessons

Last month, my wife and I purchased guitars. I have had many guitars in the past, both acoustic and bass, and never learned how to play them. My wife also has a violin (that she “really wanted”) collecting dust that I bought her a few years ago. To keep from repeating this cycle my wife [...]

“What am I doing wrong?” And you better know!

Yesterday was the first time I could train last week. I went in feeling pretty good and I came out feeling great. I had a meeting to go to so I had time for only one roll after the warmups and drilling. During class we worked on a variation of Kosoto Gari (throw) and three [...]

Nephew Quits: But in negotiations to return

My youngest nephew quit both BJJ and the Kenpo Karate classes. I was shocked. About three weeks ago during sparring in their Kenpo class, he was kicked in the head by one of his classmates. They had on headgear but he was pretty shook up by it. I was not present that night but my [...]

First night back as Blue: Threats and Neck Cranks

Bear with me everyone as I process this experience (Blue belt promo) for my memories later on. Tuesday was my first night back since the belt change. Admittedly, I felt a little different. I don’t know how though. Of course there were congratulations when I walked in and throughout class but there was also something [...]

How far is that from a Black Belt?

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. Mom: How was your weekend? JJ365: Good! All went well. Oh, yeah, I was promoted to Blue Belt this weekend. Mom: Oooh, Congratulations! How’s [...]