I had a chance to sit down with Professor Pedro Valente, at The Jiu-Jitsu Lifestyle Summit. Pedro is one of the most knowledgable jiu-jitsu instructors in the world when it comes to the history of jiu-jitsu. He gave a short lecture on the history and definition of jiu-jitsu. He gives a brief overview here in this video.

Black Belt Mindset tip from Steve Maxwell, 5th degree black belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Strength and Conditioning Master.

Survivability, Effectiveness, and Efficiency are some of the most important principles in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Incorporate these principles wherever you are in the jiu-jitsu journey for daily motivation in your training.

Professor Jean Vandesteen visits us again and shares a nice choke setup from knee on belly.

Our good friend Randall Phillips from Auburn MMA stopped in to show a few techniques. Here is one the favorites from the class.

Some thoughts on why I think competition can be important and useful and also some reasons you may not want to compete.

Some thoughts on why I think competition can be important and useful and also some reasons you may not want to compete.

Over the years, the standard no gi training attire has changed in style and function. Here is a look at it as I remember it from the early 90’s to present day.

A simple setup for the loop choke early in the double under guard pass position.

A simple setup for the loop choke early in the double under guard pass position.

Professor Jean joins us again for slick setup for the Brabo Choke in half guard.

It’s not a punch, a kick, a head butt, a knee or an elbow, it’s the human body hitting the ground.
Practice staying on the ground.

Continuing from our last video, here are some details on finishing the armlock from the guard.

A couple details on dealing with someone stacking you while arm locking from the guard.