Submeta Review: Lachlan Giles as my Virtual Coach
A long review of Submeta, including comparisons with BJJ Fanatics, Grapplers Guide, and more.
Combat Sports and Body Positivity: Unexpected Allies
Two unexpected allies: Combat sports (Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and so on) and body positivity. Doesn’t matter what you look like. Do you train? Do you help others? Are you respectful? All that matters more.
Two Years of Jiu Jitsu / Grappling (and Striking) — A Review
A reflection of two years of practising combat sports — BJJ, grappling, and Muay Thai / Striking — in my forties. Stats, and where to from here.
Signs of a Good Combat Sports Gym and Coach
How to pick a good combat sports / martial arts gym — some tips from having travelled through a lot of different gyms.
Venum Shipping Delays around Sales are Inexcusable
Be warned: Venum takes a LOT longer to ship around sales. The sales are good, but it comes at a cost.
Extensive Review of The Grappler’s Guide + How to Use It
An extensive review of The Grappler’s Guide, after around two years of on-and-off use.
Going All-In on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Deciding to go all-in on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as one of my life’s obsessions.
BJJ in my Forties — 100 Hour Update
My 100-hour update of doing combat sports — BJJ and Muay Thai (so far).
From CrossFit/Powerlifting to BJJ/Muay Thai: The First 50 hours
My notes on moving from being an average (but enthusiastic) CrossFit guy to combat sports, mostly BJJ — and never looking back.
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