“Get to know your fellow Colorado BJJ students” Student: Scott Ortiz This week we get an opportunity to sit and spend some time with one of our best and brightest students, Scott Ortiz. Scott has been a huge help mainly out of the CBJJ Denver academy. Go to http://www.coloradobjj.com/mobile-home/denver-academy for … Read more →
Progression in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
I wanted to share this article that has literally helped a lot of peoples BJJ game and put the progression in BJJ in perspective. I hope you can pull something out of the article as I have. Enjoy! Progression in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by Roy Harris Allow me to share with … Read more →
Exploring the Map…
Exploring the Map . . . By Matt Thornton: One of the most common questions I am asked when I travel and teach is this. . .”what do I need to work on?” As a coach you will need to get used to being asked this, it is part of … Read more →
How a Blackbelt can hurt you
Having a belt system in any martial art has several purposes. One is that students know who to trust as far as who to learn from. Belt color will let you know to trust the darker colored belts and to take advice from white belts with a grain of salt. … Read more →
Criteria for Rank in BJJ
Criteria for Rank in BJJ This is a really touchy subject. I have seen adults act like children when it comes to getting promoted in BJJ! What creates some of this frustration is that most schools do not have a clear set of requirements for advancement. I understand why … Read more →