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BJJ - February 19, 2020

Should we be practicing both sides? By Budo Jake

Does it make sense to practice everything on both sides in Jiu-jitsu? In my experience it's common practice in Jiu-jitsu classes for the instructor to tell the students to practice moves on both sides. At first glance it makes sense. After all, we want to be well balanced and equally proficient on both sides, right? In my own Jiu-jitsu practice of over 15 years, I've found that no matter how many times I practice (certain moves) on both sides, they never feel equal. One side always feels more natural to me. Is that a problem I need to overcome? Should...

Flashback to 2012: Eddie Bravo vs Shawn Williams

It's hard to believe it's been 7 years already. It was the summer of 2012 and Budo Dane and I had a live weekly jiu-jitsu show. This was well before Facebook live or YouTube live. Each week we had guests on who would share stories and techniques with us. This particular week I wanted to get two of my friends on to settle their beef - Eddie Bravo & Shawn Williams. You see, Shawn has a guard, aptly named the Williams Guard. Eddie Bravo has his Rubber Guard system. There was one particular move - "The London" as Eddie calls...

Nic Gregoriades on Jiu-jitsu, Fitness & Longevity

Nic Gregoriades is a well-known Jiu-Jitsu instructor with the unique title of being Roger Gracie's first black belt. Since Nic just came out with a new fitness instructional called BudoFit, I wanted to ask him a few questions about fitness related to jiu-jitsu and longevity. Jake: You’ve had a long history in jiu-jitsu. It’s natural as we mature that the way we roll and practice changes. Some people become more efficient with their movements, some limit their rolling. How is your jiu-jitsu practice now compared to years past? Nic: As I approach 40, I have definitely changed the way I...

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bjj, competition, tournament - October 04, 2016

BJJ Tournament Tips From Seasoned Referees and White Belts

Everyone has to start somewhere when they are wanting to compete, so once you have honed your skills as best you can and have your white belt safely secured, the next progression is to try and prepare yourself for your first BJJ Tournament. You can take a look at a list of the best BJJ Tournaments around so that you might be able to target where and when you might want to compete. It also makes sense to try and pick up some useful tips and advice from seasoned referees and competitors, who could give you some valuable insights into...

TWIBJJ 91 with Tyler Bishop & Sarah Black!

On today's episode of This Week in BJJ: Respect 2 Live PPV on Oct 17th! 16 superfights including Gianni Grippo vs Jeff Curran and Megaton vs Chris Haueter! Watch live at budovideos.com/respect2 Another great event, the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam is on Oct 18th: Watch the Grand Slam live at budovideos.com/grandslam New instructionals this week include Matt Baker's 2 excellent videos now available On Demand: Jiu-jitsu Lab Vol 1: Science of the Sitting Guard Jiu-jitsu Lab Vol 2: Taking the Back & Sitting Guard Recovery Also on today's show, Gracie Humaita black belt Tyler Bishop comes on to talk about...