Question of the week. 

What are you doing off the mat that you think will help you with your training on the mat? Are you strength training, watching instructional videos, watching sparring film, managing your nutrition, or something else? 

Personally I’m a huge advocate of strength training. If you look at any of the big time tournaments, all the top practitioners look like superheroes. I feel that this can’t be ignored. I heard a quote somewhere that said “Jiu Jitsu is for the little guy… but then the big guys started learning Jiu Jitsu too”. 

Question of the week!

Piggyback off my question from 2 weeks ago, what are you planning to work on, what are you excited to work on, or do you have an upcoming jiu jitsu related trip or seminar you are looking forward to? 

What's happening in 2025 with your training?

Hey everyone, 
It's time for our weekly discussion question. This week, let's talk about the biggest "aha" moment in your Jiu Jitsu journey.

What was that lightbulb moment when something just clicked and everything made sense? Share your stories below and let's learn from each other's experiences.

Question of the week just in time for the end of the year.

What was your favorite jiu jitsu related event or memory from 2024? Maybe even just a specific class you are attending.

question of the week, what has jiu-jitsu most impacted you on a very personal level, that has helped you cope with life most devastating moments of your life?

Time for our weekly question.

What’s a lesson or skill you have learned or developed on the mats at Jiu Jitsu that you have then been able to transfer to other areas of your life off the mats?

For me, an important one has been being able to prioritize and focus on the things that actually matter and move me closer to my goals and to minimize the things that aren’t as important and to avoid the things that I would consider to be outside noise or distractions. Let me know what you think in the comments below! 

I spent a lot of time grappling before I was even aware of jiujitsu. Wrestling matches are structured so differently amongst duration, scoring, and objectives, that I always wanted to push the pace and would inevitably gas out. I spent several months attending open mats with the objective of rolling every round. Eventually, I was able to control my pace and roll every round. 

What have you figured out that you struggled with for longer than you have anticipated?

Do you have a favorite Jiu Jitsu practitioner to watch? Is there a Jiu Jitsu practitioner’s game that you try to emulate? Are they the same or are they different?

For me, I really enjoy watching the Ruotolo brothers compete. They are both very aggressive and exciting. They push the pace and are always looking for a submission. Like a pair of Vipers. 

But the game I try to mimic more would be Gordon Ryan. A much slower and methodical approach to submission hunting. Trying to eliminate all variability while not assuming much risk. The excitement is in the details, not necessarily in the explosive nature.