Butterfly Guard & Involuntary Newbie Slam Defense

Before I begin, I attempted a guillotine choke today. I didn’t get it but I can”t remember (since 2004) ever using it during rolling. Even though it is a very effective technique I’ve always viewed it as an easy ’sub.’ Plus, in my first academy we used to have this guy who studied Hapkido who [...]

BJJ Study Continues – More participants needed!

As many of you know, I serve in a professional capacity as a professor. I am also an avid BJJ practicioner so my interests in academics and BJJ often merge. My first project was an exploratory study on Ground Fighting where I tried to get a sense of how many “real fights” actually go to the ground. My [...]

Prognosis is Good: Dealing with my Knee

I went to an Urgent Care facility a few miles from my home. Before I was treated though I had to have my medical insurers talk to the receptionist/staff  so I wouldn’t be cheated. They tried to state that I had a $1500 deductible and that my cost for a visit would be $108 and [...]