Beginners in all training ventures of life often believe they can achieve greatness in just a few lessons. The bitter truth is that it takes heart and commitment in order to learn anything worthy to ...

In my previous article for this series, I elaborated on the importance of concept driven training. Combining solid fundamental basic techniques and concepts is the roadmap to technical advancement in ...

Devout readers may recall that I've grappled with Jiu-jitsu before. In the early days of "Stretching Out," I paid a visit to Rio Pro Brazilian Jiu-jitsu in Westlake, one of the premiere schools of its ...

Brazilian jiu-jitsu has the fitness community in its stranglehold. Grappling to see the appeal? Our writer donned his white belt to discover whether this intimate martial art is a fight club worth ...