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Jiu-Jitsu / Life Analogies

JIU-JITSU / LIFE ANALOGIES 1. Face Your Fears When you first start Jiu-Jitsu, it is most tempting to turn away from your opponent when in a bad position. Whether in Mount, Side Control, etc. doing so gives your opponent your back. This gives you very little chance to...
How to Spot a Good Martial Arts School

How to Spot a Good Martial Arts School

By Ryan Gruhn & Geoff Landers-Nolan With State College being such a transient town, I am often asked by graduating college students and others who are leaving the area where they should train once they settle in to their new town. Choosing a gym is certainly of...
Train “WITH” Your Partner, Not “ON” Your Partner

Train “WITH” Your Partner, Not “ON” Your Partner

By Ryan Gruhn We hear the phrase all the time, but what does it actually mean?  Conflicting remarks are said when it comes to sparring and rolling, and what one should do and why they should do it.  Some people are in favor of going hard and fast, believing that iron...