Flow rolling is an important training method for grapplers that involves moving smoothly between techniques and positions in a cooperative manner. The goal is to be playful and experiment, not to dominate your partner. Flow rolling improves movement, reactions,...
I talk to Greg Souders and Priit Mihkelson, two innovative jiu-jitsu coaches of our time, delving into their training philosophies and approaches to practice. Greg champions an ecological approach, centered on constraints and fundamental functions, while Priit’s...
The Martial Artist’s Journey provides a path to self-improvement by challenging the mind and body. Their origins lie in philosophies of honour, self-mastery, and service to others. Though combat stands at the core, martial arts refine character, foster wisdom,...
After over 15 years of training, I have found that Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) can positively and negatively influence mental health. The positive side of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and mental health I will discuss is how training BJJ can help get you out of isolation, build...
I talk to Kabir Bath, A Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Rafael Lovato Jnr, who runs Kaboom Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He runs an excellent kid’s program using only constraints-based learning games where he exclusively uses jiu-jitsu games for teaching kids & adults. We...
I talk to Greg Souders, a Jiu-Jitsu black belt and academy owner who has found success through the ecological approach to skill development – a method backed by research confirming its efficacy in motor learning. Rather than relying on memorized techniques...
I talk to Chris Paines, a BJJ Black Belt under Priit Mihkelson, who recently released an instructional titled “How to Defend Against Everyone”. We discuss his thoughts on teaching and learning Jiu-Jitsu through the use of heuristics focusing on control...
I talk to Luke Martin, a Jiu-Jitsu coach currently preparing his athletes for the ADCC world championships out of the New Wave Jiu-Jitsu camp in Texas with John Danaher, Gordon Ryan, Gary Tonon, Nicholas Meregali and the rest of the New Wave ADCC competitors. In a...
I talk to Mittmaster Matt Chapman, a martial artist for 35 years who has a wealth of experience instructing Jeet Kune Do, Kickboxing, Muay Thai and MMA. He provides valuable insights on how nurturing and caring for new martial arts students helps them stick with and...
