Avoid Becoming The Walking Dead Part 1

Let me set the stage for you. Your coach just spent five minutes breaking down a new sweep, transition, submission, or position to you. As you sit there watching you get all excited and can't wait for him to say break on 3 so you can try out the move. Your coach asks "Any questions?" … Continue reading Avoid Becoming The Walking Dead Part 1

To Play Heel Hooks Or To Not Play Heel Hooks… (Revisited)

Since we spent the last few days looking at Heel Hooks I thought it would be important to revisit this old post. As I mentioned several times over the past few days safety is my number one priority when playing with Heel Hooks. In the article below I share some of my rules that I follow … Continue reading To Play Heel Hooks Or To Not Play Heel Hooks… (Revisited)

Why Should I Train At 10th Planet Van Nuys?

Choosing the right Jiu Jitsu school can be the most important decision a person can make when they decided they want to train. Choosing the right school can be the difference between obtaining your black belt and quitting. One thing that we like to pride ourselves on at 10th Planet Van Nuys is our high retention … Continue reading Why Should I Train At 10th Planet Van Nuys?