Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is an interesting blend of learning and training. Students can go online and login to a training website to study movements and techniques. Students can also watch jiujitsu on flograppling, youtube and[…]
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Efficient movement should feel effortless
I usually listen to some type of podcast in the morning to get through my drive to the dojo or to teach Japanese. All the stuff I listen to is great, but this morning podcast[…]
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Comparative Analysis: Downhill Skiing, Judo Throw, Jiu-Jitsu Guard Retention
I have the opportunity to teach private lessons in jiu-jitsu and wrestling a few times a week. While working with a student who volunteers as a downhill ski instructor, we found some common ground between skiing,[…]
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Seminar in Oakland at Guardian Gym
I’m looking forward to visiting the Guardian Gym in Oakland, CA next weekend. I will be teaching a seminar that is entirely donation based and free for those that are under 18, with a focus[…]
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IBJJF Pan NoGi Championships Reflection
A week after the ADCC, I found myself on the east coast getting tuned up for the IBJJF Pan NoGi Championships in NYC. A BIG THANK YOU to the Armor Kimono guys who have been[…]
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Flowing and Chaining: Understanding the flow roll
In jiujitsu people practice flow rolling as a type of exercise to warm up, training, or warm down. Flow rolling is the idea of free flowing from move to move with a partner. The exploration of transitions.[…]
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5 Grappling Pro Invitational
I’m beyond excited to compete in the 5 Super League this weekend in San Diego, CA. The 8 man bracket includes, Tarsis Humphreys, Ezra Lenon, Joao Assis, Nick Schrock, Leandro Lo, Tanner Rice, Lucas Barbosa,[…]
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It’s great to have people in your corner
This is one of those moments I won’t forget. I remember hearing all my friends cheering and excited, but I didn’t even notice the other 90% of the people in the crowd. They don’t look[…]
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Gender & Japan: Lady San-shi-ro Yamaguchi Kaori speaks frankly 01
This is a translation of an interview published on August 29th, 2016. “Sataka Makoto no Hitori Ichiwa.” LINK “Lady Sanshiro” appeared with a quiet presence to the Yama no ue Hotel, where our interview would take[…]
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My Thoughts on Self Defense
I often ask students after they’ve been training for a few months what they want to get out of their training at El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The answers vary from person to person, but most[…]
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