Coaching Philosophy
The 'Eye on the Ball' Myth: How Jiu Jitsu Drills Fail You
In combat sports, one of the most enduring ideas is that static drilling leads to skill mastery. But just like baseball's 'keep your eye on …
February 19, 2025Read →
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Jiu Jitsu training tips, coaching philosophy, and news from the mats at Ground Game Theory, Miami.
Coaching Philosophy
Bernstein's Hammer: What a Blacksmith's Swing Teaches Us About Jiu Jitsu
Imagine spending your days as a blacksmith, swinging a hammer with precise aim to hit the same target, hundreds of times over. You'd assume …
November 8, 2024Read →
Training Tips
Jiu Jitsu Growth Hack: The Power of Training Density
In submission grappling, proficiency in a specific position requires repeated exposure and active problem-solving. This is where training de…
October 22, 2024Read →
Training Tips
The Biggest Jiu Jitsu Lessons We Learned (and Wish We Knew Sooner!)
What if the traditional way you've been learning jiu jitsu is holding you back? These are the four biggest lessons we wish we'd learned earl…
October 15, 2024Read →
Training Tips
Think You're Ready for Your Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt, But Coach Isn't Promoting You? Here's What You Should Know
You've been training consistently, rolling hard, and maybe even tapping a few opponents during sparring. You feel like you're ready for that…
October 2, 2024Read →
Competition
ADCC Gold vs. CJI's $1M Prize: Jiu Jitsu's Toughest Dilemma
On August 16, 2024, the landscape of submission grappling was forever changed. Just one day before the revered ADCC World Championship, a bo…
August 30, 2024Read →
Jiu Jitsu History
History of Jiu Jitsu Pt. 3: Modern Day Submission Grappling
In this final installment of our series, we explore how Jiu Jitsu has evolved since touching ground in America, a land of innovation, commer…
June 5, 2024Read →
Jiu Jitsu History
History of Jiu Jitsu Pt. 2: Coming to Brazil
As we continue our exploration into the history of Jiu Jitsu, we now transition from the samurai origins detailed in Part 1 of our series.
April 19, 2024Read →
Jiu Jitsu History
Introduction to the History of Jiu Jitsu: Samurai Origins
Welcome to the first installment of our journey through the fascinating history of Jiu Jitsu. This series will uncover the evolution of Jiu …
April 8, 2024Read →