September 18, 2009
The Grappling Concepts Online Course
I've been hard at work in 'the lab' cooking something up something new...
And now it's finally ready: the online 'Grappling Concepts' course.
This is a 26 week web-based course. Every week I'm sending participants a 15 minute to 30 minute video lesson tackling a fundamental grappling concept. The motto of the course is "If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a concept is worth a thousand techniques." (I toyed with the idea of calling the course '26,000 Techniques" but then came to my senses...)
The course material is very different from the regular old deluge-of-techniques type of DVD. And I'm also doing the marketing very differently as well.
In this era of over-hyped products I think the next evolution might be seeing exactly what you're getting, BEFORE you pay for it. I don't want to 'trick' anybody into joining the course - I'd much rather you try it out and see if it's for you.
If you like the material - great, I'll be glad to have you onboard! There's a very cool 'ethical bribe' waiting for you at the end of the course.
If you don't like it then that's also cool. Just let me know and I'll cancel your subscription right away. That's why the course billing doesn't start for 14 days (i.e. there's a free trial) and everybody gets a free DVD just for signing up. If you cancel, no problem, you still get to keep the DVD as my gift.
Here's the initial free DVD:
And here's the 'ethical bribe' you get if you complete the 26 weeks: the "Advanced Techniques and Tactics" 4 DVD Set.
For more information about the free DVD and the 14 day free trial please visit www.grapplearts.tv
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And now it's finally ready: the online 'Grappling Concepts' course.
This is a 26 week web-based course. Every week I'm sending participants a 15 minute to 30 minute video lesson tackling a fundamental grappling concept. The motto of the course is "If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a concept is worth a thousand techniques." (I toyed with the idea of calling the course '26,000 Techniques" but then came to my senses...)The course material is very different from the regular old deluge-of-techniques type of DVD. And I'm also doing the marketing very differently as well.
In this era of over-hyped products I think the next evolution might be seeing exactly what you're getting, BEFORE you pay for it. I don't want to 'trick' anybody into joining the course - I'd much rather you try it out and see if it's for you.
If you like the material - great, I'll be glad to have you onboard! There's a very cool 'ethical bribe' waiting for you at the end of the course.
If you don't like it then that's also cool. Just let me know and I'll cancel your subscription right away. That's why the course billing doesn't start for 14 days (i.e. there's a free trial) and everybody gets a free DVD just for signing up. If you cancel, no problem, you still get to keep the DVD as my gift.
Here's the initial free DVD:
And here's the 'ethical bribe' you get if you complete the 26 weeks: the "Advanced Techniques and Tactics" 4 DVD Set.
For more information about the free DVD and the 14 day free trial please visit www.grapplearts.tv
Labels: Brazilian jiu-jitsu, concepts, grapplearts, Grapplearts DVDs, submission grappling, the mental aspect
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June 17, 2009
40th Birthday, UFC 100 and GrappleCamp 2009
To celebrate my upcoming 40th birthday I'm organizing and hosting a great big grappling get-together. I'm calling it GrappleCamp 2009 and it will be in Vancouver BC on Saturday July 11th and Sunday July 12th.
At this event I'll be sharing ton of new material that's been working really well for me. Butterfly Guard, X Guard, Half Guard, Kneebars, Omo Plata, Leglocks, etc. - a masterclass on the topics I've covered in my DVDs.
GRAPPLECAMP PRE-SEMINAR
I'm also hosting an optional 'pre-seminar' on the evening of Friday July the 10th. At the pre-seminar I'll be going over the fundamentals of the material for the weekend. The feedback from other pre-seminars is that they're insanely useful, especially if you're new to some of the material.
It'll be free for anyone already registered for the seminar. Yup. No Cost. You're welcome :-)
UFC 100
After training on Saturday we'll go on a group 'field trip' to a local restaurant to view UFC 100! I started watching the UFC back in the early 1990's, so there's no way I'm going to miss this historic MMA episode. And you're invited to come along too!
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
I fully expect this event to sell out, so by signing up early you'll assure yourself a spot, get a price break, and also get a much coveted Grapplearts.com T-Shirt.
Click here to register!
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At this event I'll be sharing ton of new material that's been working really well for me. Butterfly Guard, X Guard, Half Guard, Kneebars, Omo Plata, Leglocks, etc. - a masterclass on the topics I've covered in my DVDs.
GRAPPLECAMP PRE-SEMINAR
I'm also hosting an optional 'pre-seminar' on the evening of Friday July the 10th. At the pre-seminar I'll be going over the fundamentals of the material for the weekend. The feedback from other pre-seminars is that they're insanely useful, especially if you're new to some of the material.
It'll be free for anyone already registered for the seminar. Yup. No Cost. You're welcome :-)
UFC 100
After training on Saturday we'll go on a group 'field trip' to a local restaurant to view UFC 100! I started watching the UFC back in the early 1990's, so there's no way I'm going to miss this historic MMA episode. And you're invited to come along too!
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
I fully expect this event to sell out, so by signing up early you'll assure yourself a spot, get a price break, and also get a much coveted Grapplearts.com T-Shirt.
Click here to register!
Labels: grapplearts, seminars, training
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June 08, 2009
New Book for Grapplearts Subscribers
I publish a lot of stuff on this blog, but I save some of the best stuff for the people who are subscribed to my newsletter.I just added a new resource - a single book that breaks down the different variations of the Guard position. It's called A Glossary of Guards. After you download it you can read it on your computer or print it out and take it with you anywhere.
If you want to get your hands on it then just sign up for the Grappling Tips Newsletter (it's free and you can unsubscribe anonymously at any time). Then I'll immediately send you a link where you can download some really cool, readers-only stuff.
Labels: grapplearts, the guard
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May 29, 2009
Beginning BJJ Tips and Behind-the-Scenes at a DVD Shoot
In case you missed it, the videos created and sent in by readers with their best advice for BJJ beginners are now all available on Grapplearts.com.
And just for fun I put some behind-the-scenes pics from a recent DVD filming sessions up on Facebook. Click here to see those pictures.
Labels: Brazilian jiu-jitsu, grapplearts
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Upcoming Seminars
Although I really enjoy teaching seminars, I don't teach very many of them. And when I do, they're usually small and close to home. Well in the next couple of months I'm turning that all on it's head.
On June 3rd 2009 I'll be teaching a leglock workshop in Toronto Ontario. It's a small space, so it will be limited to twenty participants. Register by emailing classes@openmat.ca or call Billy @ 647 269-8466.
And on July 11th and 12th 2009 I'm hosting the first Grapplearts Summer Seminar in Vancouver BC. I'm still putting the curriculum together for this one, but I want to cover a lot of the new material I'm using on the mats and have never taught on any of my DVDs. More about this one soon.
Labels: grapplearts, seminars
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March 26, 2009
A Brief Hiatus
I've worked super hard for the past four months, and it's time for a brief break. This Saturday and Sunday I'm off to Seattle to train with Dan Inosanto. The day after that I'm off to spend a week in a small fishing village on the shores of sunny Cuba.
I'm not likely to have a reliable internet connection, so I probably won't be posting much while I'm there. I'm no Hemmingway, but I still intend to do a lot of writing there, which I'll share with you all when I get back.
Please note that any DVDs ordered during this time will still get sent out promptly by my shipper.
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I'm not likely to have a reliable internet connection, so I probably won't be posting much while I'm there. I'm no Hemmingway, but I still intend to do a lot of writing there, which I'll share with you all when I get back.
Please note that any DVDs ordered during this time will still get sent out promptly by my shipper.
Labels: grapplearts
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September 09, 2008
Getting Labeled...
I recently added labels to all my previous newsletter tips, and that means that you can now pick a category and read every tip I've ever written on that subject.
The labeling of the 260+ posts in my blog archives is still a work in progress. Also keep in mind that since some posts have more than one label there is some overlap between categories. Nevertheless, I think that this is one more way to get your hands on some highly relevant reading material for your spare time.
Check out some of these categories (posts are arranged chronologically within each page):
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The labeling of the 260+ posts in my blog archives is still a work in progress. Also keep in mind that since some posts have more than one label there is some overlap between categories. Nevertheless, I think that this is one more way to get your hands on some highly relevant reading material for your spare time.
Check out some of these categories (posts are arranged chronologically within each page):
Labels: grapplearts
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February 17, 2008
A Call for Photos
One of the more popular destinations on Grapplearts.com is the featured photo page, which shows action photos of people training, sparring, and competing in submission grappling, MMA, Judo, BJJ and other grappling sports.If you would like to contribute your own photos (photos either of you or taken by you) please use the submission form located at the bottom of the featured photo page. The photos need to have an element of ACTION to them (i.e. I can't use photos of you posing with famous people). This is a great opportunity to promote a competitor, a club, and event, and share your excitement with the readership of Grapplearts.com. Once again, you can submit your photos at the bottom of the photos page.
Labels: grapplearts
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