They’ve made a sequel to the Karate Kid. It’s really the only sequel that has any point to it. I haven’t seen it all, but if you… Read more “Brazilian Jiu-jitsu a Personal History”

 Had the great fortune to promote another of our fine morning work-out partners to blue belt this past week! Don’s been working hard with us and is… Read more “DON SANDERS BLUE BELT!”

  A brief but loquacious Thai Boxing & BJJ manifesto on everything and nothing By Chad I decided long ago that I would never wear a Gi.… Read more “The Comfort Zone and the Point”

Some months ago, wanting something to watch while I ate my ramen and eggs, I happened on that guy, what’s his name–he’s that food guy, had a… Read more “I Make Seniors and Tiny Ladies Dangerous”

I was proud to strap my friend and accomplished martial artist Dan Amerson this past Saturday! Watch out for his long legs throwing triangles in rolls to… Read more “Dan Blue Belted last weekend of the year 2017!”

This is a subtle set of moves that are mostly made possible buy a sneaky bumping out of the hip. You slow the progress by posting your… Read more “Ray-Ray demonstrates the Stack Pass Defense”

make sure you switch knees and drive the first knee down make sure the leg is on your shoulder pull your hand out and assist in the… Read more “Jen Demonstrates Stack pass, or Bully pass, or sometimes Smash pass!”

Doug is a big man! Yes he is, but he’s also a Jiu-jitsu technician. He’s been training with me since 2010 and while he hasn’t always been… Read more “New Brown Belt Doug Muhle!”

Using the overwrap and cross collar grip, Jen slides out to the same side, and rising on her arm, lifts her hip to crank on Ray-ray’s shoulder.… Read more “A Jitz-chick Arm bar for waiting to pick up the Kids!”