In this episode of “Ask A Black Belt”, Professor Mikal answers the question: “My kid is a little out of control, can BJJ help? You’ll learn: – Life tools kids can learn from BJJ – How BJJ training helps children overcome obstacles on and off the mat – How BJJ can give your child a […]
Welcome to the Technique of the Week! Today I will cover one of the core techniques in BJJ… In fact, this is the move made famous by Royce Gracie that revolutionized the MMA world in a big way… …The Arm Bar In Today’s video you’ll learn: How to properly grip the arm How to lockdown […]
I wanted to take a moment and write a quick blog about an Aces Jiu Jitsu Club Friday night tradition. For those that do not know, every Friday night at Aces (The Domain location) we set the clock for 7 rounds at 7 minutes a piece … Pick a partner, roll for 7 minutes, change […]
The title of this article is a nice way of highlighting how most self-defense classes fall horribly short. Another way of putting it is that these so called “self defense” classes can get people hurt or worse! The problem is that when someone teaches techniques that flat out do not work anywhere except a controlled […]
Check out our TECHNIQUE OF THE WEEK! This one is called the “Standing Collar Choke” and is super effective whether your attacker is wearing a Gi during training OR a jacket now that we are entering fall/winter! That’s right! The Standing Collar Choke works well against hipsters. 😉 #HipsterChokes If you want to learn more […]
This week we discuss when to “throw your hat” into your first BJJ Tournament! See the full video below! Ask a Black Belt Video Series: When to Compete in Your First BJJ Tournament Andy GonzalezAndy Gonzalez is a coach at Aces Jiu Jitsu Club. He has earned his BJJ Brown Belt under 2nd Degree Black […]
(The following is a curated article from jiujitsutimes.com written by Acacia Parks Mo.) I love jiu-jitsu and believe that anyone would benefit from learning it. However, I am not the world’s loudest BJJ evangelist. If I meet someone who I specifically think would like it, I’ll suggest it, but I’m not going around preaching the gospel […]
At Aces Jiu Jitsu Club we would never get mad at you for aggressively going after success, with the caveat that we focus on the process over the final “place” or belt! If you want something in life you have to solve the question, “What does that level of think like, prioritize, move like? These […]
Many people know chef, author, and television host Anthony Bourdain as the guy from The Parts Unknown television show. There was a time when the then mid-50 year old sported a soft body as he indulged in life as a foodie. However, now at the age of 61, Anthony Bourdain has transformed himself into a chiseled grappling machine. So […]
For this week’s Aces Technique of the Week, we will focus on How To Mount From Side Control. Watch the Aces Technique of the Week: How To Mount From Side Control video below! Also, keep a look out for our weekly technique blogs with a featured video. See you on the mats! Andy GonzalezAndy Gonzalez […]