“The secret of this sport is, while you’re the nail, hang in there, let them hit you, until the day you become the hammer, then you smash them back!” -Renzo Gracie This week we have two questions. The first is about getting motivated to start training and the second is about Sambo. Whether you are doing BJJ or Sambo or any other type of fight training it is important to have realistic expectations. Recently I was rolling with a white belt who impressed me when he passed my guard. I was amazed at how quickly he was improving. I later overheard him tell one of the instructors how depressed he was that he didn’t submit...

Robson Moura – Jiu Jitsu Greatness and the “Need to Succeed” Greatness – where does it come from? Amazing achievements always fascinate us, and the question of “how” is one that is nearly impossible to answer with much certainty because of the number of factors in play in any one person’s path eminence in any field. In the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Robson Moura certainly falls under the category of “great.” Being crowned with the title of “World Champion” an impressive seven times, Robson is also a 2-time Brazilian national champion, in addition to ADCC medalist and open weight champion – to name a few other...

DRILL OF THE WEEK This week we feature the BJJ Animal Drills. Everyone knows to get better, you have to drill. All the cook kids are doing it.

Eddie Bravo and his band Smoke Serpent playing Jiu Jitsu.