Here are 11 reasons to watch UFC 205. 1. Chasing history You could argue that McGregor has fulfilled his promise of taking over the UFC. He’s the biggest draw in the sport, the most powerful athlete in the sport and the highest paid mixed martial artist in the world. However, the way McGregor sees it, […]
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The Midwest BJJ Nationals are coming up soon, and they’re living up to EVERY BIT of the hype surrounding this awesome tournament… Here’s coordinator Scott Smith’s most recent announcement: It’s a few weeks away and we are at a new location … Moore High School off of Outerloop. Our goal is to get your fighters […]
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In jiu jitsu, I believe that there is a hierarchy of concerns. When rolling, if you find yourself missing one of the more basic concerns, then it will probably overshadow Here’s my hierarchy of jiu jitsu sparring, in order from most basic to most complex, and what a white belt should know. Others may differ. […]
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At what age should a kid start a martial art? It depends on the kid, the teacher, and the martial art. Is the kid interested? Is he or she old enough to understand what’s going on? Can he or she focus? What about the teacher? Is the teacher skilled at teaching kids that are about […]
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Does jiu jitsu teach less takedowns than other martial arts? If so, why is that? The amazing thing about BJJ is how open it is to – err – “stealing” techniques from wrestling, judo, sambo, etc… (?), whatever it takes to get a point or take the action to the ground. Many academies even institute fully […]
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In my opinion Brazilian Jiu Jitsu wins by a fair margin when it comes to sports for children. Especially for kids who seem to have more violent tendencies than others… The problem with Karate and TaeKwonDo and similar striking arts for kids is that they teach either techniques in the air or against a compliant […]
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Firstly – As has been stressed repeatedly, it is not the Art, but the teacher that matters, at least for young children. Good teachers have the ability to connect with children. They respect them and do not expect them to be adults. At the same time, they understand that children have different needs. Conrary to […]
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Conor McGregor is on the road to redemption after a shock defeat in his first fight against Nate Diaz. The Charismatic Irishman will have his chance to exact revenge at UFC 202 next weekend in a packed out T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Ahead of the Nate Diaz rematch, the UFC have released a timeline […]
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“The importance of learning martial arts always depends on the school and instructor. Add in kids and the selection becomes even more important because the school and instructor(s) are likely to have a meaningful imprint on their developing personalities. Training for kids is not the same as training for teens, where the training becomes more […]
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1) Self-confidence repels cowards A bully is a coward. He or she identifies those who lack self-confidence and prey on it. Jiu-Jitsu gives kids the self-confidence to stand up for themselves at the moment of the first approach, usually a verbal one. Once you know that you can defend yourself, you will let the […]
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