Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Mike started training with Ralph and Cesar Gracie. He went through the ranks with Ralph through brown belt before achieving his black belt from Dave Camarillo in October 2007 and his 2nd degree black belt in December 2013.
Daily Archives: July 27, 2013
15 posts
Phases: “Oh you fancy, huh?” –fresh from f00k There are a lot of different submissions in the art of One World Jiu-Jitsu. They all pretty much stem from these body parts: the wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, hip, knees, and ankles. Hundreds of moves and variations of moves have been created […]
Poker Face –fresh from f00k It‘s important to have a “poker face” when rolling. That being, not showing the emotional stress on your face when you are tired or struggling in bad positions. Conveying stress is like telegraphing your exhaustion. Your opponent will sense your fatigue like a shark smelling […]
. https://famousbluepill.com/testimonials.html.Stretching and Flexibility by f00k A lot of people ask me about my flexibility and how I am able to do moves that require a lot of flexibility with my legs. I myself, don’t believe I’m that flexible (BJ Penn and Eddie Bravo are flexible), but back when I […]
Stretching Yourself –fresh from f00k I was going to do this post the week of the US Open XV, but since we are on the subject, I guess I’ll throw in my “non” cents. I believe everyone is capable of being successful. Though some may have to work harder than […]
The Path by Meaty One more metaphor from Meaty… Jiu-Jitsu training can often times feel like a trek up an impassable, long, steep, slippery, and muddy path up a mountain, height unknown. Sometimes you get lost on side paths that lead nowhere or just take you in circles. There are times […]
There’s a technique… for EVERYTHING! -fresh from f00k In the world of the f00kster, I believe there’s a technique for everything you do in life. Everything from sports we play to walking, talking, teaching, cooking, all the way to stuff like farting. Yes, there’s a technique farting. Dan the Man […]
There is no spoon. by Meaty Are you feeling completely gassed after rolling for just 5 minutes? Well then just breathe. Yeah it sounds simple but it’s definitely easier said than done especially when your adrenalin is pumping, your opponent has your back, his hooks in, and you are desperately […]
Tournament Mindset. Woosahhh fresh from f00k With the American Cup coming up, there has been a lot of talk in the gym about what your tournament mindset should be like. I am in no way a tournament mindset expert, but I have done a few (13) and will throw in what […]
UNO –fresh from f00k I’m pretty sure everyone here has played board and card games before. As you probably noticed, the gameplay for most of these games are the same. Someone has a turn, then you go, then they go, then you go, etc… Well imagine if you were playing […]