Thanks to Rob Biernacki of Island Top Team for teaching two great seminars over the course of the weekend. We’re going to have fun playing with that ankle lever mechanism! We also appreciated getting a good start on working with 50/50. The group was small this time, but we had a dedicated crew. Special thanks Read more about Another Great Rob Biernacki BJJ Seminar![…]
Rob Biernacki returns to teach a back control seminar at Solarte BJJ! I’m very excited to get the latest updates on this key skill set. I especially appreciate the fact that he’s always updating what’s considered “fundamental” instead of staying stuck on a set curriculum. Things do change after all. His seminars are always designed Read more about Nov 12 & 13 Rob Biernacki Back Control Seminar at Solarte BJJ[…]
In the last article, I talked about Alignment and “the Score” when comparing jiu jitsu players with a significant size difference. If you can’t remember the three aspects of alignment (base, posture, and structure) give that article a quick review before proceeding on. I’m about to talk about the main tools of jiu jitsu, but Read more about Your Main Jiu jitsu Tools Part 1: Frames & Levers[…]
Assessing performance can be tough for the bigger or smaller jiu jitsu player. A lot has been discussed about size differences in BJJ. This topic is of particular interest to me because I’m 105 lbs. Over the years, I’ve often heard people say that BJJ allows a smaller person to overcome someone who’s bigger and Read more about Size Matters…in BJJ: Alignment & “The Score” When You’re a Bigger or Smaller Jiu Jitsu Player[…]
There’s a whole lot to love about Rob Biernacki’s seminars. One of my favorite things: when he goes off on a fascinating tangent. Here’s one from his last visit to Solarte BJJ. What he offers is NOT the conventional wisdom on body types and corresponding jiu jitsu games. Rob’s insights give hope to those of Read more about Body Type in BJJ: It Matters Less Than You Think[…]
You can now visit the Solarte BJJ YouTube Video Channel to learn more about the concepts and techniques that are being taught in our classes. Still getting used to the whole “talking in front of a camera” thing, but it’s a fun learning process! We figure it’s just like learning a new technique…the first reps Read more about Solarte BJJ YouTube Video Channel[…]