15 Valuable Lessons From 15 Years On The Path to Black Belt
Last week, after 15 years on the mat, I earned my black belt. The journey was anything but linear—full of...
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An Important Lesson From Pavel Tsatouline's Interview on The Huberman Podcast
I was excited to hear that one of my mentors—and someone whose training knowledge and style have deeply influenced me—was...
3 Exercises to Improve Lateral Flexion for Better BJJ Movement and Spine Resilience
A commonly overlooked movement pattern when training the core is lateral flexion. Also known as side bending, this is an...
The Best High-Value Kettlebell Exercises For Grapplers In 2025
Last year I wrote this article updating my favorite kettlebell exercises for grapplers. But I wrote my original list in 2016 when I was...
Building BJJ Resilience The Best Way For YOU
Throughout my career I had bought into the idea that strength is the most important quality for performance. The belief...
5 Important Benefits of Training With Kettlebells For Grapplers
Grapplers have a lot of options when it comes to improving strength, resilience and performance for jiu-jitsu. But at Order...
The Hunter Squat Is The Best Variation For BJJ You're Not Doing
If you’ve never tried the Hunter Squat for BJJ performance, you are missing out on tremendous benefits for strength, mobility,...
Bare Minimum Bodyweight, Kettlebell & Club Training For Better BJJ
As time seems to be speeding up as I get older, Im forced to find new ways to get more...
5 Safer Ways To Build Strength For BJJ As You Age
Strength is one of the most important qualities for performance, resilience, and longevity. Strength training improves bone density, connective tissue...
