“Get funky” what does that mean? 😂 

Both Gi and NoGi classes will focus on Side Control escapes, arguable the most challenging position to escape from.  Not only we will analyze the techniques, but also we will focus on the general concepts of escaping to help you understand the process of defending and escaping. 

Here is something to get you started, make sure you watch it before the class this week.

Daniel Bianchi do you think we should create a RŌL playlist, like we did years ago lol? Some say that was an interesting mix to roll to.

 I believe Turtle is often underestimated as a position. We are taking those concepts to the next level. Both Gi and NoGi classes will incorporate attacks and escapes this week. 

Rock or Alternative for me and yes volume up for sure 🔊 

This is a really good question, things have definitely changed since I've started Jiu Jitsu.  25 years ago there was no YouTube, Google was just getting off the ground, but more importantly, that was really no catalog or database of videos online. We used to look at books and magazines and and we spent hours trying to figure out how to do moves and techniques.  As time went on, YouTube became a good resource, and more recently instructional from Instructors became a norm and powerful tool to improve Jiu Jitsu.

As far as selection of an instructors, I always encourage to take two things under consideration... body type and ability to teach.  Learning from someone who's body type is much different could be challenging task specially at the beginning of the journey. Second, an ability to explain the concepts is a key, if an instructor is unable to clearly explain things, difficulty of learning goes up significantly. 

This is very important week for the kids, specially with the upcoming competition right around the corner. One, one of the most powerful and efficient takedowns in Jiu Jitsu, and one of the most powerful and effective submissions, all common up this week. What makes it even better both of them are on top of my favorite list. 

Join me this week for NoGi Intermediate on Monday and Wednesday.

Last few weeks, the intermediate class has been working on control and attacks from a Turtle position.  Now, since we all have deeper understandings how our partner is able to control and ultimately take advantage of the situation and their favor, this upcoming week  priority will be in defending and removing ourselves from compromise positions within Turtle system.

Peter Thanos  you have made some huge and amazing changes in your life, specially surrounding diet. Good for you!

What’s the biggest suggestion you would give to those who find nutrition challenging?