How do I get started in Jiu Jitsu?
Starting something new can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to a physically demanding activity like Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. But getting started doesn’t have to be complicated. Here’s a simple, realistic guide to help you prepare without overthinking it. 1. Check Your Physical Readiness You don’t need to be in peak athletic shape to start.…
What is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
What are we doing here? We are practicing people handling skills. The study of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Bjj) can cover a wide range of subjects and uses. Most of the work takes place on the ground. We omit striking and focus on carefully controlled joint locks and chokes. Our curriculum covers 23 positions, each position…
How to get better in the Information Age.
Not long ago, the martial arts underwent a change… We used to travel to find information, or be lucky enough to stumble across a traveler with some of this information. Now, this information is freely available at little to no cost worldwide. The job of the instructor went from passing on a little information to…
Accelerating Beyond the Spazzy White Belt Phase
It’s ok to be a spazzy white belt, nobody is born knowing anything. But why stay there? The problem with the stereotypical spazzy white belt is that they depend on many instincts or thought processes that are detrimental to getting better. Sometimes our instincts can hurt ourselves and our training partners. The goal is to…
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Josh Littleton
This is where I take the time to answer frequently asked questions, explain my vision for the gym, tell short stories, and drop the occasional opinionated rant.
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