Mind and Body: The Classical Greek Ideal in the Modern BJJ Academy
When we think of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), images of intense rolls and technical submissions often come to mind. Yet, beneath the...
Book Review: The Warrior Mindset, The Tao of a Champion by Roger Gracie
I picked up Roger Gracie's The Warrior Mindset: The Tao of a Champion because I wanted to learn more about his famous career. What I...
BJJ Blueprint Series : Half Guard to the Octopus Guard
A lot of people who do Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu find it hard to survive and fight back from bottom half guard. The good news? The Octopus...
Beyond the Belt: Why Skill Development Matters More Than Rank in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
The obsession with belt progression has become one of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu's most persistent and counterproductive anxieties. Students...
BJJ Blueprint Series : Mastering the Choi Bar from Half Butterfly Guard
The Choi Bar, also known as the arm saddle or shoulder crunch armlock, is a dynamic and highly effective submission from the half...
Left-Handed Grappling: The Southpaw Problem in BJJ
Subtle differences in stance and positioning can profoundly affect the flow of a match. Among these nuances, the experience of...
BJJ Blueprint Series : Octopus Guard System from Half Guard
Dive deep into one of the most dynamic guard systems in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with this detailed tutorial on the Octopus Guard from half...
The Myth of the “Natural”: Are Some People Truly Born for BJJ?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is often romanticised as a sport where “natural talent” or being a “natural” can fast-track someone to...
