Kyle Snyder’s Search of Obstacles: A True Champion’s Mindset
Oct 18, 2019grappler z
Two returning freestyle wrestling Olympic champions were set to battle at the 2017 world championships. This had huge implications in the team race for the World Championships too since Russia and...
Developing Leadership Skills Through Jiu-Jitsu Practice
Oct 16, 2019grappler z
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has already proven to be one of the best sports for an all-rounded, full body workout. But in some ways, it is far more important for building life-skills and strong leadership....
How to Keep Yourself from Burning Out in BJJ
Oct 16, 2019grappler z
Guest post by James Duscio, a BJJ black belt under Walter Cascao Vital. He runs Cascao Evolution BJJ out of Las Vegas nv. The amount of people that stick with BJJ from white belt to black belt is...
Should I Learn & Use Dangerous Submissions?
Oct 16, 2019grappler z
Heel hooks, calf slicers, and neck cranks are all deemed dangerous submissions and prohibited from competition by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF), a non-profit that hosts...
Why Every Law Enforcement Officer Should Learn Wrestling
Oct 11, 2019grappler z
We all know the dangers police officers face on the job. Whether it’s rowdy drunks, people behaving wildly due to drugs, or simply criminals who aren’t afraid of nor hold respect for the badge,...
These 5 Principles Helped Him Become Sambo World Champion
Oct 10, 2019grappler z
Guest post by Ivan Vasylchuk, a world champion in Sambo from Ukraine. He is a Master of Sports, and Sambo World Champion, and gold medalist at the SportAccord World Combat Games. How to become world...
BJJ Black Belt/Navy Seal Jocko Willink Grapples with Journalist
Oct 10, 2019grappler z
From September of 1990 to 2010 Willink was a Navy SEAL Platoon Commander and Seal Task Unit Commander leading hundreds of operations in combat. He earned his Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from...
Natural Home Remedies to Protect Yourself From Ring Worm
Oct 10, 2019grappler z
Guest post by James Duscio, a BJJ black belt under Walter Cascao Vital. He runs Cascao Evolution BJJ out of Las Vegas nv. Hopefully you belong to a gym that mops and disinfects the mats daily....
3 Rules To Avoid Overtraining in BJJ
Sep 30, 2019grappler z
Say you just got into BJJ, and you’re loving every minute of it. You anticipate the next practice when one has just finished, and spend your Friday nights doing Stephan Kesting marathons until you...
Pro Tip: Focus Less On Collecting Techniques & More On Combinations
Sep 28, 2019grappler z
Guest post by James Duscio, a BJJ black belt under Walter Cascao Vital. He runs Cascao Evolution BJJ out of Las Vegas nv. Less number of techniques and more combinations It’s Time to Use...
Why Training in the Gi Gets More Appealing as We Age
Sep 28, 2019grappler z
Guest post by James Duscio, a BJJ black belt under Walter cascao vital and runs Cascao Evolution BJJ out of Las Vegas nv. “If You Want Longevity, Do Gi Jiu-Jitsu” Chris Haueter My first year...
What Should Your Focus be if You’re Training Purely for Self Defense
Sep 26, 2019grappler z
One can never necessarily be completely “ready” for a real self defense situation, however, we can increase our odds of surviving against a violent attacker by targeting certain moves, and...
Why It’s Important to Have Bad Days
Sep 19, 2019grappler z
If there’s something that the entirety of the human population can agree on, it’s that everyone has had bad days. If it’s because you locked your keys inside your car, or missed a step and went...
Mistakes To Avoid When Doing BJJ Techniques From the Internet
Sep 19, 2019grappler z
Photo: McHugh Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Nowadays, the Internet is meant to connect us through a common platform as a source of unfiltered and untainted information across continents. Spreading visual...
The 3 Steps Needed for a Successful Takedown
Sep 17, 2019grappler z
At first, wrestling takedowns can be confusing. During my earlier years, wrestling attacks seemed like one large blur of arms and legs moving in different directions. The best wrestlers almost seemed...
How to Take Care of ‘Small’ Injuries from Sparring
Sep 17, 2019grappler z
Not just as fighters but as human beings it’s inevitable that we are going to face some injury in our lifetime. Here are some ways to prevent them, but also some tips on how to nurse yourself back...
How Often Should You Roll to Win & Roll to Learn in Training?
Sep 16, 2019grappler z
Guest post by James Duscio, a BJJ black belt under Walter Cascao Vital. He runs Cascao Evolution BJJ out of Las Vegas nv. Out of all the training aspects that come along with practicing BJJ, not...
What Should I Eat on Competition Day?
Sep 12, 2019grappler z
Photo: Pakajunk. Guest post by James Duscio, a BJJ black belt under Walter cascao vital and runs Cascao Evolution BJJ out of Las Vegas nv. We all know that we should eat clean, healthy and stay...
Getting Submissions From Inferior Positions
Sep 12, 2019grappler z
Guest post by James Duscio, a BJJ black belt under Walter Cascao Vital. He runs Cascao Evolution BJJ out of Las Vegas nv. Since my first day stepping on the mats, I have always heard the principal...
Should Grapplers Avoid Sports Drinks?
Sep 12, 2019grappler z
Guest post by James Duscio, a BJJ black belt under Walter Cascao Vital. He runs Cascao Evolution BJJ out of Las Vegas nv. Lets start out with the three main reasons we eat. Number one, we eat for...
Should You Ever Take Extended Breaks in BJJ?
Sep 12, 2019grappler z
Whether it’s just a week or a full month of rest, there are many advantages but also disadvantages to taking time off from BJJ practice. Although the determination and perseverance of a Jiu-Jitsu...
Using BJJ To Deal With Emotional Bullying At All Levels
Sep 11, 2019grappler z
Bullying has become more prevalent than ever in middle schools and high schools, making kids feel anxious, isolated, and depressed. In many of these cases, concerned parents turn to “babying”...
When Jiu-Jitsu Becomes An Obsession
Sep 05, 2019grappler z
Photo: Yuri Catania We often read stories of how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is able to “save your life” because it is good for body, spirit and mind. Yes, it sure is but it is also true that...
Making Yourself Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
Aug 26, 2019grappler z
Guest post by James Duscio, a BJJ black belt under Walter cascao vital and runs Cascao Evolution BJJ out of Las Vegas nv. There are some old school lessons from Helio Gracie out there that still...
