A Simpler Way to Think About Guard Recovery 09/05/2026 At its core, guard retention is about protecting your space and preventing your opponent from settling on top of you.
Stop Trying to Pass Guard Straight On 06/05/2026 Why controlling direction and one leg changes everything
You Can’t Fix Your Jiu-Jitsu Until You Feel It Break 05/05/2026 Have you ever felt like you're not ready yet?
Why Women Progress Faster Training Together in Jiu-Jitsu 01/05/2026 Have you ever felt like you weren't really learning in jiu-jitsu, just surviving?
Should You Change Your Jiu-Jitsu Game As You Get Older? 18/04/2026 Why wrestling still matters as you age—and how to train it smarter
Competition, Nerves, and Preparation 09/04/2026 Confidence comes from the work you did when nobody was watching.
How to Keep Improving When You Mostly Train With Lower Belts 04/04/2026 Progress in Jiu-Jitsu is not only about who you train with, but about how you train.
What Work Teaches Me About Humility and Teamwork 11/11/2025 From the mats to the workplace — learning humility all over again.
What my yoga practice contributes to Jiu-Jitsu 02/11/2025 A personal reflection on finding balance between strength and softness.
The Journey Continues 02/11/2025 Sometimes you only realize how far you've come when you're standing at the edge of something new.