Posts by: Coach Grumpy
FOOT LOCK FRIDAYS WITH CHAD
Ready to add a dangerous weapon to your Jiu-Jitsu game?
Join Chad this Friday at 6:00 PM as we dive into the details of foot locks, leg attacks, entries, control positions, and the mechanics that make them work.
Whether you’re … Read More
read more →8 Things You Need To Get Right Before You Compete
Competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, boxing, wrestling, or kickboxing is exciting.
But most competitors focus too much on flashy techniques and not enough on the fundamentals that actually decide who performs well under pressure.
1. Make Weight the Right Way
Better to Be a Small Fish in a Big Pond
Why real growth happens when you train with sharks instead of staying comfortable as the biggest fish in a small pond.
There is an old mindset in competition that traps a lot of athletes: they only want to be where
Nobody Is 100% Right
One of the biggest problems in modern life is that people think every disagreement has a winner and a loser. Everybody wants to be completely right and prove the other person completely wrong. But real life rarely works that way.
… Read More read more →Using Verbal Jiu-Jitsu: The Art of Controlling Conflict Without Fighting
Want to Be a Hero? Join the Competition Team
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. They aren’t just found on movie screens or wearing capes. In a Jiu-Jitsu academy, a hero might be the teammate who shows up early, stays late, encourages a nervous white belt, or supports … Read More
read more →BJJ Is Not a Good Self-Defense Style
(At Least Not the Way It’s Commonly Taught Today)
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has earned a global reputation as one of the most effective martial arts for real-world self-defense.
That reputation is not without merit. In controlled environments, especially one-on-one unarmed … Read More
Why You Should Show Up to Open Mat Even When You Don’t Want To.
Not wanting to show up to open mat is normal. It happens to white belts and black belts. But those are often the sessions that matter most.
Open Mat Turns Knowledge Into Skill
Class teaches you techniques; open mat tests … Read More
read more →Are You Training at a Toxic MMA or BJJ Academy?
8 Ways to Be a Good Winner—and a Better Loser
Everyone wants to win. Every coach, every competitor, every academy—it’s built into the DNA of combat sports. And I’m no different. Winning matters. It reflects discipline, sacrifice, and countless hours … Read More
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