by Jim Freeman | Nov 10, 2021 | Martial Arts
Wrestlers are a thing for jiu-jitsu practitioners. They are tough. They tend to have a gas tank. Wrestling has its own skill set which is applicable to MMA and BJJ. They come into the game knowing all sorts of stuff. They have already been programed with grips,...
by Jim Freeman | Nov 8, 2021 | Martial Arts
Grappling and Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu are submission based arts. A willingness to submit is an important attribute for any aspiring jiu-jitsu artist. Submission is typically conveyed through tapping your opponent, tapping the mat or verbally saying, “tap.” ...
by Jim Freeman | Nov 5, 2021 | Martial Arts
“Do not pray for an easy life. Pray for the strength to endure a difficult one.” – Bruce Lee I was a small kid with a smart mouth and I tended to get beat up a lot. I remember kids would chase me home from elementary school. They would travel in...