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Tag Archive: submission grappling
“What were you thinking?!?” – Crazy Things Guys Do On The Mat PART 1: Slamming
Ok, this post is half rant and half warning to all of you budding BJJ players out there. In all the years I’ve been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Sub Grappling, Muay Thai, and MMA I’ve seen, heard first hand accounts of, and been a victim of really bone headed things guys have done to their training…
Avoiding Mat Bugs – It’s deathly serious!
If you’re an experienced grappler or Jiu-Jitsu player then you know about these invisible nuisances on the mat. Bacteria is constantly lurking on your skin and on the mat just waiting for the right time to attack. In order to keep yourself safe you must be aware of the dangers these pests present and how…
Can training inefficiently be beneficial???
Ok, so I’ve been posting my weekly goals on Twitter and I thought I’d post them here as well. You’re welcome to follow me at @GrappleSmart on Twitter! My #BJJ/ #BrazilianJiuJitsu goal for this week is to be inefficient! That’s right inefficient when I train. Far too often I catch myself utilizing as little effort…
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU TECHNIQUES: HOW DO I PREPARE FOR MY FIRST COMPETITION? PART 4: HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING (HIIT)
PART 4: HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING (HIIT) I’m not going to lie to you, HIIT training is not fun, at least not for me. It’s not fun like learning a cool Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu technique is fun. But it is absolutely necessary to prepare your body for what it will go through in an actual submission…
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU TECHNIQUES: HOW DO I PREPARE FOR MY FIRST COMPETITION? PART 3: PRACTICE MAKES PERMANENT – NOT PERFECT!
PART 3: PRACTICE MAKES PERMANENT – NOT PERFECT! The great American investor Warren Buffet said it best “Practice makes permanent – not perfect.” The same rule applies to everything you do to prepare for your first competition. You can not expect to be able to effectively execute techniques and think clearly when you’re tired in…
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU TECHNIQUES: HOW DO I PREPARE FOR MY FIRST COMPETITION? PART 2: WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS… PULL GUARD!
WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS… PULL GUARD! How I learned about it: I remember the first time someone ever jumped or pulled guard on me. It happened really fast! The gripped up on my gi and before I knew it I was pulled to the ground in his guard and he was already setting up his…
Grapple Smart Influences: Tyrone Glover – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and sub grappling phenom
This post is a tribute to one of the greatest influences in my Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling game. I had the honor of being coached by Tyrone Glover at City Boxing for a couple years. I earned my blue belt from him as well as so many insights into the his grappling philosophy. Thanks…
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Techniques: How Do I Prepare For My First Competition? PART 1: Learn Your Takedowns!
How do I prepare for my first competition? There were so many things that I learned the hard way that I wish I knew before I began competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling tournaments. I learned that live sparing during Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or submission grappling class did not completely prepare me for my first…
Triangle Wizard: Jeff Glover Seminar… and the Swiss Ball???
A while back I was fortunate to have the opportunity to attend a great seminar by Jeff Glover who is an amazing submission grappler. I’ve watched Jeff’s highlight videos on YouTube and was really excited to meet him. One first things Jeff said was that he hates the typical seminar format. Unlike most seminars, Jeff…