Q: Do you have any tips about doing the scissor sweep without a gi? I tried it last night and had a hard time doing it! The scissor sweep is most often used in gi-based grappling, where you can control the sleeve and collar of your opponent. … [Read more...]
Submission Grappling
From Traditional Ju-jutsu to Modern Grappling
Brazilian jiu-jitsu, submission grappling and mixed martial arts are relatively new phenomena, but they are rooted in martial traditions hundreds, and even thousands of years old. Although I choose to train and compete in a modern setting I still believe that there is value in examining the origins of one’s art. … [Read more...]
To Gi or not to Gi
Seeing as I train in both BJJ and submission grappling I find myself in the middle of this argument. I agree with the principle of sport-specific training, especially if your weekly training time is limited. … [Read more...]