If you could go back in time and watch any combat sport (jiu jitsu, boxing, mma, etc) match up live and in the front row, what would it be? 

I’d choose the Max Holloway vs Justin Gaethje fight for the BMF belt. Seeing Max knock out Justin with a second left in the 5th round and hearing the pop of the arena would be absolutely insane! One of the top sporting moments in my book. Right up there with Scotty Pods hitting a walk off in Game 2 of the 05 World Series. #GoSox

For y’all who’ve been training for a bit:

I know a lot of people quit and move on, but how do you guys manage losing so many awesome training partners and friends even throughout the years? even though I’m happy when folks do what’s best for them, it’s weird when you go from seeing someone for hours each week and then nothing. And it sucks. 

What’s the single most valuable concept or technique you’ve learned that transformed your jiu jitsu game, and why?

We all spend a lot of time sharing jiujitsu, but what other hobbies, interests, or activities would you share with your training partners?

Most of my free time revolves around my kids now, and we spend a lot of time at playgrounds,  splash pads, and six flags. I’ve found a lot of ways to have fun there… and I don’t even fight anyone! We recently went to a splash pad and the kids and parents had a blast. 

How do you have fun without armbars and chokes?

Question of the Week 🤔

Let’s humble ourselves a bit…

If you had to pick one submission to get caught in every day for an entire year, what would it be — and why?

Drop your answers below. Let’s see who’s embracing the grind! 💪😄

When was the moment that you decided you were sticking around for the craziness of Jiu Jitsu? 

For me it was the day after an open mat and I was driving to work thinking about not being able to escape side control the day before. I was so caught up in replaying some of my rolls and wondering what should I have done that I went through a red light! This was the moment I knew I was in it for the long haul. 

What about you? 

Inspired by some traveling this week, but is there gym you’d like to visit? Doesn’t have to be for the specific person, but maybe the area. 

If you had to credit one singular event in your life to the beginning of your Bjj journey, what would it be? 

What have you noticed since you started training Jiu jitsu that has helped you off the mats in your everyday life?