The Pareto Principle of 80/20

It is possible to apply Pareto’s principle of economics to almost any situation.  The principle states that 80% of the output of a company is done by 20% of the workers.  So when applying this principle to Jiu-Jitsu it is realistic to conclude that 80% of your success will come from 20% of the techniques […]

Principles of Grappling

Are you getting the most out of your training rolls?  Are you being to competitive?  Is your focus to only tap out your opponent?  Do you ever start in bad positions or work on specific things? Remember, not only is your volume of mat time important, but using a thoughtful mind to optimize your practice […]

Mestre Luiz Palhares Seminar coming

December 9th Mestre Luiz Palhares will be in Kentucky to conduct a seminar.  Josh Johnson will also conduct a short self-defense exhibition and then be awarded his 2nd stripe on his black belt.  We will also have several students moving to blue belt!  Make plans to attend now. Sunday, Dec. 9th @ 11am At Energy […]

Seminar in Campbellsville

On Sunday Josh conducted a seminar on the deep half guard at Chris Kent’s Campbellsville BJJ and MMA.  Lots of details and movements.  Everyone did a great job and picked things up very well.  After the seminar Josh promoted Zakk Richerson and John Turner to Blue Belt and longtime students Steve Osmun and Chad Deener […]

Great Week Of Training!

Another great week of training wrapped up today.  We had a small but nice class today.  Worked some simple choke attacks from butterfly guard and then attacked the omo platta from butterfly guard.  Some nice sparring today!