Category Archives: grappling

Not too long ago I was talking to a training partner about partners.  I was lamenting that some people have a tendency to explode into submissions, thus increasing the risk of injury. His response was interesting.  He recounted another gym … Continue reading →

Turns out you probably can’t rely solely on YouTube for your martial arts education.  You have to actually train with other (real) people.  Undoubtedly, soon, you’ll be able to wrestle with holograms in the privacy of your own living room … Continue reading →

I think that the day I didn’t panic when I was on the bottom with half guard was a day that I felt I had really moved forward in my grappling.  Half guard isn’t that bad.  As a matter of … Continue reading →

Technique, being what it is, must be taught in a specific context.  Concept, being what it is, must be taught in a abstract way.  What if you could, however, teach and learn in a way that brings both technique and … Continue reading →

While mount isn’t the best position in grappling, it’s pretty darn good.  Mount is also a great position to work when you are thinking about patience. One of the problems I suffer from (and I suspect many other people do … Continue reading →