I'm still rolling, though often starting lower than before. I've also become a bit less bad at BJJ without really knowing it.
About a toe that moves and jiu-jitsu that slightly improves
Category: BJJ
Your BJJ Gym Benefits from DEI Work
I hope you take the time to read this argument for DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) work in BJJ and take on board some ideas to start with.
Me and Crap Ankle Hit the Mat Again
Between getting rid of my cast and another lockdown, I lived through my first period of training regularly without sparring since my beginner's course. Went to classes, saw some guys called Josh and Priit, and did a bit of actual drilling.
PT, pauses, processes, and people who roll
My leg is still a work in progress, as is my mind. We also find out if watching other people do BJJ teaches you anything.
Snapshots on Returning to BJJ
A non-binary fat disabled hapless BJJ white belt has returned to the mat after being vaccinated. What could possibly go wrong?
I rolled 2 weeks with only 12 techniques and here’s what happened
There’s still a bit of a pandemic going round, so my sparring days are pretty limited at the moment. But during the brief respite Finnish contamination statistics offered during the summer, I managed to roll with a game plan. Or a limited repertoire of techniques, depending on how you look at it.
Training on the Down-Low & An Itinerary
I still train, and try to improve very specific techniques for a change.
Hour 261: After the Longest Absence
First bit of BJJ in three months. The joy of flailing and possibly finally learning the triangle.
How Bodies Learn: A Wonderment
When you learn something at BJJ and you're not sure how.
Bears, Stuff to Think About and Other Stories
Small BJJ stories from December 2019.