Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Archives

Pedro Sauer Online Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training

Posted on 22-February-201425-March-2022 by admin

I got an e-mail the other day inviting me to renew my membership with the Pedro Sauer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association (PSBJJA). They are touting a new online training regimen. As an incentive to get me back they are offering “Advanced Membership” which includes the full online curriculum techniques . The catch is I pay $50…

Lung Capacity and Breathing Training Mask for BJJ

Posted on 22-October-201325-March-2022 by admin

In June 2012 I wrote a post entitled “Increasing Your Lung Capacity and Breathing for Better BJJ” I talked about Freediving methods that are used to increase lung capacity and breathing patterns. I showed a small training device I was using called a Ultrabreathe Compact Breathing Exerciser. The other day at BJJ class I saw…

Thank You Mark Johnson – BJJ Instructor and Mentor

Posted on 11-October-201325-March-2022 by admin

I have been training at West Side for 2+ years now. BJJ has always been there for me because Mark Johnson has kept it alive. I left and came back. I found the same great school and instructor I had left. The welcoming environment and friendships have never failed. I recognize the passion…

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Simple Body Mechanics – Hips 1

Posted on 26-July-201316-February-2022 by admin

Cross Choke from Mount – Pedro Sauer The other day in class we were working on a cross choke from mount. The exact technique is shown in this video by Pedro Saurer. We were working from a position in between what Roger Gracie is showing in the below video and what Pedro Saurer is showing. …

How Do You Toughen Skin to Stop Getting Skinned Toes

Posted on 10-July-201325-March-2022 by admin

I skinned by toes at Jiu-Jitsu last night. The picture says it all. How do I toughen up the skin to stop it from happening? I got a smaller one on my other foot a month ago. I did not do anything with it and when the scab fell off the skin around it was…

The West Side Band of Brothers in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Posted on 16-May-201325-March-2022 by admin

I was going to title this post, “What do you do when someone intentionally tries to hurt you in class”. But that just did not seem very catchy. I have been hurt and seen others hurt. Through all of it, I know of only one time someone intentionally did something to cause injury. A visitor…

The Triangle Choke and Agile Development

Posted on 1-April-201317-February-2022 by admin

I am a software developer. We use SCRUM as our agile development methodology. I hope I have not lost your interest already. A Retrospective meeting is used to look back on our last period of work and think over what went well and what we could improve on. I realized the agile development process can…

Back On The Mat and Removing The Cobwebs

Posted on 6-March-2013 by admin

Last night was the first night back to BJJ after a 2 year sabbatical. It was great. I felt like turning in my blue belt for a white again though. My technique was rusty but in some ways it was like ridding a bike. The old moves and feelings came flooding back. I am hoping…

3 Things To Do In Winter To Keep Your BJJ Progressing

Posted on 26-January-201318-February-2022 by admin

Its winter, cold, slick, and miserable outside. The inversion has made the air quality poor. You miss your activities you did outside last summer that helped you keep in shape and aided you in your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. You do not want to fall behind or lose what you have worked so hard for but what…

JiuJitsuMap Adds New Sponsor MartialArtSupplies.com

Posted on 10-October-201228-March-2022 by admin

JiuJitsuMap’s family of sponsors has grown by one. Please welcome MartialArtSupplies.com. Thanks to their sponsorship JiuJitsuMap will be doing two new gi reviews, starting with the Reevo “Kimura” Gi. The next review to follow shortly after will be the Reevo Black Aero. Keep an eye out for the reviews as they come.