BJJ Counselor

Shadow Grappling, what is it and why should it be added to our training regimens? Other combats sports have their versions of shadow practice, why shouldn't we? In this episode, we break down the concept of shadow grappling and make a case of why it should be incorporated into BJJ practice. YouTube page: MouthGuardComic Instagram page: MouthGuardComic Check out the blog: JiuJitsu365.wordpress.com...

How can Rafa Nadal's outlook on tennis help grappler? His thoughts on training and mental outlook required is one that everyone should consider. Check it out in the podcast. YouTube page: MouthGuardComic Instagram page: MouthGuardComic Check out the blog: JiuJitsu365.wordpress.com Check out my books on Amazon and wherever books are sold: The Psychology of BJJ: https://tinyurl.com/5ect367r Grapplin...

In this video, I talk about the the power of focus and how it can affect your grappling journey. I also discuss how Arnold Schwarzenegger's influence in my early life has helped me as a grappler. YouTube page: MouthGuardComic Instagram page: MouthGuardComic Check out the blog: JiuJitsu365.wordpress.com Check out my books on Amazon and wherever books are sold: The Psychology of BJJ: https://tinyurl...

In this episode, I talk about how a BJJ superpower can change your grappling experience for the better. As we all know, superheroes usually have one ability that sets them apart. Let's discuss how it relates to BJJ. YouTube page: MouthGuardComic Instagram page: MouthGuardComic Check out the blog: JiuJitsu365.wordpress.com Check out my books on Amazon and wherever books are sold: The Psychology of...

In this episode, I talk about self seminars and the skill jump that can occur as a result. What are self-seminars? Check out this episode to found out. YouTube page: MouthGuardComic Instagram page: MouthGuardComic Check out the blog: JiuJitsu365.wordpress.com Check out my books on Amazon and wherever books are sold: The Psychology of BJJ: https://tinyurl.com/5ect367r Grappling 101: https://tinyurl...

In this sport, I talk about why training a few times a week can make you good, but not great. There are other factors involved that you may want to investigate to achieve those high heights in the grappling world. YouTube page: MouthGuardComic Instagram page: MouthGuardComic Check out the blog: JiuJitsu365.wordpress.com Check out my books on Amazon and wherever books are sold: The Psychology of BJ...

When it comes to grappling, whether it's your academy, your coach or your training partners, it's not what you give, it's how you give it. How do you establish positive relationships in BJJ and what is your strategy to maintain them? I discuss it in the podcast. YouTube page: MouthGuardComic Instagram page: MouthGuardComic Check out the blog: JiuJitsu365.wordpress.com Check out my books on Amazon...

In this episode, we discuss why hate is required in the sport we love so much, but not in the way you might think.

I competed again this past weekend. This time it was at 10th Planet. I detail my improvements, my struggles, what I want to focus on for the next tournament and how I feel about submission only and EBI rules.  YouTube page: MouthGuardComic Instagram page: MouthGuardComic Check out the blog: JiuJitsu365.wordpress.com Check out my books on Amazon and wherever books are sold: The Psychology of B...

In this episode, I talk about a controversial training tactic. It's BJJ, prison rules. But, before you make a judgment, hear me out. I'm going to discuss how you can you use this tactic as a way to measure progress and how to use it as a tool to stay motivated. YouTube page: MouthGuardComic Instagram page: MouthGuardComic Check out the blog: JiuJitsu365.wordpress.com Check out my books on Amazon a...

In this episode, I discuss the idea of a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Ladder. I think it would be a fun way to keep grapplers involved in their development as grapplers. I believe it would also help prepare them for tournaments in many different ways. I came up with this concept in 2009 and shared it on my blog, Jiujitsu365.wordpress.com. I'm now sharing it with you. I hope you enjoy. YouTube page: MouthGu...

In this episode, I talk about the importance of pushing past Beginner Failure in BJJ and not giving up hope. Join the Discussion! YouTube page: MouthGuardComic Instagram page: MouthGuardComic Check out the blog: JiuJitsu365.wordpress.com  Check out my books on Amazon and wherever books are sold: The Psychology of BJJ: https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Brazilian-Jiu-Jitsu-Submission-Wrestling-...

This past weekend, I competed in the 2022 Summer Open Grappling Tournament. I haven't competed since my Judo days and it was my first BJJ tournament. I learned many lessons. Here I discuss my insights, my mistakes, positives and my plans to compete again. YouTube page: MouthGuardComic Instagram page: MouthGuardComic Check out the blog: JiuJitsu365.wordpress.com Check out my books on Amazon and whe...

In this episode, I talk about dealing with new guys and finding out their grappling backgrounds. Sometimes you have to dig deep to keep them from taking you by surprise.  YouTube page: MouthGuardComic Instagram page: MouthGuardComic Check out the blog: JiuJitsu365.wordpress.com Check out my books on Amazon and wherever books are sold: The Psychology of BJJ: https://tinyurl.com/5ect367r Grappl...

In this episode, I discuss how you can, easily, increase your attendance at your gym. These 7 steps will provide you with the motivation you need to, effortlessly, make it to the gym.  Check out my other channels (MouthGuardComic on YouTube and Instagram).

In this episode, I recount some of my experiences catching people off-guard with my takedown ability. I also discuss the importance of having takedowns in your arsenal.

In this episode, I talk about the importance of faking out an opponent, being sucker punched and if we can multi-task when grappling.

"The goal has to be worth the walk." - Coach Elijah Nero - In this episode, we discuss coaching in BJJ and the importance of coaches in grappling sports. I am joined by my former Coach, Elijah Nero, a four striped brown belt who passed along many of the important traits I've carried with me in my BJJ journey. Coach Elijah's Instagram: Kaiju Jiu Jitsu on Instagram Coach Elijah's Facebook: End Nero...

In this episode, we discuss if having an audience helps or hurts your performance as a grappler. Let's dive into the discussion!

In this episode, I talk about hard and sometimes grueling warmups. Are they effective or a skill building killer? This is a subject that has many sides to it and instructors and students can have vastly differing opinions on what is best. Let's talk it out. YouTube page: MouthGuardComic Instagram page: MouthGuardComic Check out the blog: JiuJitsu365.wordpress.com Check out my books on Amazon and w...

What if I told you that you could get better at grappling through sleep? However, not by rest alone, but through an amazing process that only occurs at certain times through the night. It's all in the podcast!

Money Ball is one of the greatest movies of all times, but not in the way one might think. I loved it for a reason most people may not understand. It was due to way it changed my approach to grappling. In this episode, I discuss Money Ball and how the ideas within the movie can help grapplers.

Often, we have a misconstrued notion of our true abilities. We tend to overestimate our ability to do easy things and underestimate our capacity to do hard tasks. We will explore this notion as it relates to BJJ and submission grappling in this episode.

In this episode, I answer what I think will make Aikido more effective as a Martial art. I talk about my experience with an Aikido practitioner while rolling and how I think the art can gain more traction among people who like grappling.