Eliot Kelly

The throw vs the submission: thoughts on their similarities and differences

If you don’t know how to fall properly from a throw, that’s the same as not knowing when to tap in a submission. Fighting or resisting a submission can lead to a higher potential of[…]

Charles Poliquin: Functional strength training for grapplers

I recently rediscovered Charles Poliquin and I can’t find enough videos and articles by him. My initial introduction to him was on the Tim Ferris Podcast titled, “Strength training, decreasing body fat, and increasing testosterone[…]

Mat Mind: Do you hear your coach?

Recognizing your coaches voice is a skill essential for Jiujitsu competition and overall development. This can be practiced in many ways. A vocal warm up, technical instruction, or coached rolling. The key is to be[…]

NoGi Jiu Jitsu is imploding?!!? Keenan Cornelius

I heard the podcast “A Fistful of Collars” with Keenan Cornelius the other day. I’ve had the opportunity to compete against Keenan twice in my jiujitsu career. Both times I felt he was very calculated[…]

BJJ Brick Podcast talking about coaching & competition

I had the opportunity to chat with Byron on the BJJ Brick Podcast. This was a fun interview with very insightful questions on my experiences in jiujitsu. The host, Byron, has a very passionate investment[…]

F2W 97 Tex Johnson v Eliot Kelly

I lost via split decision in the 10 minute title match on the F2W 97 Sacramento card this Friday. The event was another great show by the fight to win promotions. They bring the party[…]

You can’t control what people say

In anticipation for the first fight to win of 2019, and being featured as the main event to my hometown crowd, the hype was getting real. Actually in all honesty, people always get excited for[…]

Manga Kurokan a story about coaching baseball

Kurokan is a manga that spins around the dramatic game of high school baseball. In Japan, high school baseball has a fanatical following especially during the summer months when the best teams get together to[…]

F2W 97 main event

@f2wbjj @eliotkelly getting ready for his title shot! Link::: Eliot Kelly: Predicting Fireworks For Fight 2 WIn 97 Main Event Vs. Tex Johnson

Strength Sensei: Charles Poliquin

I was recently reminded of the Strength Sensei, Charles Poliquin while talking with a trainer who specializes in ART, active release therapy. I had initially heard of Charles Poliquin while listening to the Tim Ferris[…]