A common mistake I see beginning students make is to try and start a new exercise regimen and a diet at the same time. Most of the time, depending on the approach, they experience low energy, cravings and ultimately a crash. They fall off the diet for a few days or weeks, begin to feel better and then step on the scale in a couple of months only to find they gained weight. The cycle continues into obesity. Read more »
Conditioning Wins Fights in Jiu-Jitsu and MMA
Good conditioning wins fights. The tips below are some basic fitness ideas for the busy professional who also wants to be a grappler. Read more »
When to Quit Jiu-Jitsu
I seriously thought about quitting Jiu-Jitsu over the last two weeks. I had an MRI and found that contrary to what my doctor previously thought I have 4 herniated disks in my neck. At random intervals, sharp pain shoots down my shoulder into my forearm and numbs the bottom half of my hand. The first two weeks after my injury I followed my own guidance on how to train around an injury. Read more »