May 1, We’re Expanding Our Schedule

May 1, We’re Expanding Our Schedule

Hey everyone! Lots of progress, and we’re going to continue our progressive system of opening more based on the conditions on the ground and guidance from professionals. Whatcom County is in Phase 3 of re-opening, and that allows us to run more classes, more often. You can see our schedule starting May 1 here, with classes 7 days a week. The short version: We’re expanding to allow 20 people in each mat room (50% capacity), opening up an Intro to BJJ session, and allowing vaccinated people to train with other vaccinated people outside their training pods. We’re also keeping the Read more »

Show Notes: BJJ Mental Models on Pro Wrestling for BJJ

Show Notes: BJJ Mental Models on Pro Wrestling for BJJ

Exactly two weeks ago today, on the first of April, I appeared on the BJJ Mental Models podcast to discuss my views on why professional wrestling is the best base for learning the grappling arts. Show host Steve Kwan concurs, and for an hour, we talked about all the reasons this is true. Since, I’ve received a host of messages asking for further research support — people interested in expanding their games are asking me where to go to learn pro wrestling techniques that they can include in their jiu-jitsu game. OK, off the top of my head, the best Read more »