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 […]
MIke Prudencio
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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 […]
Welcome to Jiu-Jitsu Anonymous “Hi, my name is f00kie f00k and… I’m a tapoholic.” Like you may have heard or noticed, Jiu-Jitsu is not just a martial art, it’s a lifestyle. The experiences you encounter on and off the mat get engraved into your daily life and reflect in your […]
When Life Sweeps You Off the Mat by Phil Poma The other day, I was stretching before class and was looking at the One World banner. Occasionally, someone will ask, “Whose silhouettes are those?” And like a good tour guide, someone who’s been around for a few years will rattle […]
Where your grips at? –fresh from f00k As most of us have probably learned grips are essential for Jiu-Jitsu, especially when training with the gi. It’s just as important to apply to your game as flexibility is. We need it pretty much for everything; passing, sweeping, submissions, and defending. And […]
Working Weaknesses –fresh from f00k If Jiu-Jitsu had a W2 form, this is what it would look like… well part of it. I guess we can say this is the offensive position section, then there would be a defensive position section, followed by a submission, submission defense and transition […]
Zen and the Art of Jiu-Jitsu Dominance by Meaty Every opportunity to teach is an opportunity to learn. This past year a few of us were given the opportunity by Mike Prudencio and Michael Javier to teach classes at Jiu-Jitsu 101. Teaching gives you a different perspective and forces you […]
Adrenaline is poison By Meaty In the heat of competition, the midst of battle, the universe is inhabited solely by you and your opponent; there is nothing beyond the mat and 6 minutes is both the briefest of moments and an eternity. Even before the moment the referee drops his […]
Are You a Lousy Uke? (Article by Phil Poma) Uke: The exact role of uke, also known as a partner, varies between the different arts and often within the art itself depending on the situation. During my first month of learning BJJ, I was paired with a much younger and […]