Recently I was listening to social media entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk talking to an aspiring entrepreneur. He posed the question, “Are you losing belief, or do you just wish it was […]
The return of roadwork: Developing aerobic baseline capacity for athletes
A decade or so ago the phrase “roadwork” would have conjured up the image of a tracksuit clad athlete stoically jogging through the early morning mist and up the stairs […]
Things you can say at BJJ, but not to your partner
I’d totally tap him. I love it when they submit. How much do you weigh? Can I have a trial session? I prefer to start standing. I’m actually going with […]
My 14 Year Journey to Black Belt
2002 – 2005 – White Belt I was a 21 year old who had just begun a philosophy degree at university. The local video store had allowed me to see […]
Uchikomi
Most judo clubs practice uchikomi. In an ideal world, it looks like this. Uchikomi is repetition training for judo throws. The person practicing a throw goes through all motions of […]
The Genius of Dr. Kano
Dr. Jigoro Kano is well known as a philosopher, educational reformer and, most famously, the founder of Kodokan Judo. His ideas and concepts completely revolutionised the martial arts landscape and […]
Aligning your goals and values for success
Barbara Whiddon is a personal trainer, yoga teacher, and life coach. In her article below, Barbara shares some ideas for setting meaningful training goals. Aligning your training goals with your […]
Why I Never Say ‘Cardio’- Thinking About The Language Of Fitness
Specialised language and jargon isn’t just fun, it can be incredibly useful. The words we use define the way that we think about topics, and so it’s worth it to […]
Re-Post: 19 Random Thoughts About BJJ
This is actually a much requested repost. The original article died a tragic death when the Elements site crashed in 2015. Here are 19 random thoughts about BJJ. To master Brazilian Jiu […]
BJJ Rank – Progression and Training.
A recurring question from students throughout all the learning stages of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is “What should I be working on?” While this can be a highly personal and […]