If you haven’t spent any time training with a stability ball, then you’re missing out on an effective and fun way to increase core strength, balance, and body awareness. There are plenty of movements and drills you can perform on the stability ball that will carry over into live training. When you balance on the [...]

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Everything starts with securing a grip on your opponent. Whether you’re standing, in an opponent’s guard, or controlling the Back position, you’ll have to do some form of grip fighting. As with training any moves or positions in BJJ, you’ll need to start with the basic movements and build up to a series of techniques. [...]

The effectiveness of Jiu Jitsu basics are explained by the Gracie brothers. They explain the risks and best practices when training BJJ, the rear naked choke in particular.  

Eventually it happens to all of us, life gets busy and you can’t make it to the academy on a regular basis. The more time spent off the mat will drastically reduce your endurance level and the timing you built up from rolling. When this is the case, the best thing to do is add [...]

A Great Video on Desire and how far it can get you! Mass Bay BJJ  

This video shows you how things can get out of control when dealing with an irrational person. It is amazing to see how composed Ryan stays throughout the ordeal. Nice double leg takedown, but the best part is the guy sitting at the table who is more interested in eating his meal.  

Are you a Martial Arts practitioner looking to add some form of exercise to enhance your training? Plyometric training ( jump training ) offers intense cardio conditioning and promotes total body strength and stability. Incorporating a 15-30 minute workout three times per week can boost explosive power and improve quickness. Get your muscles to work [...]