The “ Absolute “ Challenge Team Yemaso’s first highlight video is out and I wanted to reflect on an increasingly popular subject:  a fighter's technique versus his power & size, and the participation in absolute divisions from the lighter weight classes.  Last weekend at the IBJJF Las Vegas Open, I took a relatively small group of competitors; I stress for all my medal chasers to compete in their absolute divisions as well, regardless of their size or weight.  We had 4 warriors, including … [Read more...] about The Absolute Challenge
Archives for August 2012
Datsusara Sponsors Yemaso BJJ Competition Team
Datsusara DS Gear - Sponsor Highlight There's no way around it, if you train MMA or BJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) long enough, you will inevitably end up with some very smelly equipment. Â Most Gis are made from 100% cotton. Â The problem is that eventually no amount of liquid detergent and fabric softner combination is going to be a match for all of the microscopic bacteria that develops and creates odor. Â If you have smelly gear, your gear bag will also eventually bite the dust and smell bad as … [Read more...] about Datsusara Sponsors Yemaso BJJ Competition Team
How to Supplement your BJJ Training
How to Supplement BJJ [tentblogger-youtube TePGrEhm1gI] One frequently asked question during my seminars and from my own academy's students is, "Marcos, what do you do outside of BJJ training to help you perform better at BJJ?" For some of you, this is going to be something you have already heard about. Â Others, I hope, will find some use and benefit from my advice. Â At any rate, I have decided to create my first series of posts, to help you become a better grappler, on … [Read more...] about How to Supplement your BJJ Training