The Library

Articles

A working library of essays on jiu-jitsu, mechanics, coaching, mindset, and the philosophy behind serious training. Written to be read, not scanned.

All (52)Fundamentals (14)Mechanics & Movement (8)Positions & Control (8)Decision Making (2)Psychology & Mindset (20)Coaching & Teaching (7)Competition (1)Self-Defense (4)Training After 40 (2)Philosophy & Growth (23)

Psychology & Mindset
The Grip You Already Have: Why Presence Is the Real Skill in Jiu-Jitsu
The next right move in jiu-jitsu is never found in the last mistake or the next fear. It is found in the grip, the pressure, and the space that exist only right now.
July 2026 · 4 min read
Decision Making
Leading the Dance of Technique and Strategy
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art that often conjures images of intense grappling, joint locks, and submissions. However, beneath the surface of the physical exchanges…
August 21, 2023 · 3 min read