Monthly Archives: October 2013
Sparring options
Sparring, rolling, randori – whatever you want to call it, it’s a lynchpin of BJJ training. No matter how many repetitions you perform of a technique, you haven’t mastered it until you can execute it in a free-form setting against … Continue reading
The Importance of Failure
I was having a conversation with an online acquaintance of mine, Lynn, about the application of lessons learned in the martial arts to other areas of life. He offered the following anecdote, which I thought was highly relevant: “Something I … Continue reading
Regressing, Stagnating, or Progressing?
I came across an interesting blog post the other day where the author talks about the risk of regressing in one’s jiu-jitsu skills despite regular practice. Probably lots of us have felt at one time or another like we are … Continue reading
BJJ and Dirty Fighting
I had a fun session with my instructor a few days ago working on techniques that sometimes get neglected in BJJ training – eye gouges, head butts, and groin slaps. These techniques have no place in sport competition, but are … Continue reading
Reaching a Milestone
I reached a major milestone in my training yesterday – being promoted to brown belt in BJJ. I’ve been practicing the martial arts in various forms for over 30 years. I hold black belt ranking in a couple of arts … Continue reading
BJJ Contemplations 