Technique

"Physical strength (hard work), mental strength (perseverance) and spiritual strength (love & acceptance) are the keys to continuous growth." Rickson Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 1914- Present www.AndersonsMartialArts.com Sifu Dan Anderson Twitter: @Sifudananderson Anderson's Martial Arts Academy Twitter: @AMAANYC Anderson's Martial Arts Academy 394 broadway 3rd floor NY, NY 10013 © Anderson's Martial Arts Academy 2012

"A true Martial Artist trains in all art forms. From sport to combat with the pursuit of proficiency and development. Bring them closer to becoming one with there mind body and spirit." Jun Fan Gung Fu - Jeet Kune Do 1964-1973 http://andersonsmartialarts.com/classes/jeet-kune-do-nyc/ www.AndersonsMartialArts.com Sifu Dan Anderson Twitter: @Sifudananderson Anderson's Martial Arts Academy Twitter: @AMAANYC Anderson's Martial Arts Academy 394 broadway 3rd floor NY, NY 10013 © Anderson's Martial Arts Academy 2012

How do you go from being the smallest person in the class to a BJJ world champion! This is a really interesting interview with my friend Brandon 'Wolverine' Mullins. I first polled the Grapplearts.com newsletter readership if they had any questions for Brandon, and boy, did they ever! I sifted and sorted hundreds of emails to pick out the very best questions for for him, and this in-depth interview about competition and training strategies for grapplers is the result. Brandon has worked with Stephan to create 'How to Defeat the Bigger, Stronger Opponent Series 2' available in mobile app and DVD format here: http://www.grapplearts.com/bigger-stronger-series-2/

Pure Martial Arts & Fitness has grown in knowledge, skill and location. Whilst staying true to its roots in the tradition of martial arts it has evolved into an institution unique in style and rich in diversity, offering a variety of disciplines that separate or combined create a well rounded, confident martial artist. Private instruction allows each individual accelerate and learn at his or her own pace; while group training creates an atmosphere of comradery, allowing skills to be honed and tested in a fun and safe environment. In its quest to provide the best, most in depth training possible, Pure Martial Arts instructors continue to welcome knowledge from a variety of Martial arts in the hopes of creating a one of a kind fighting style effective in both real life and competition fighting.

Answers for your BJJ questions! Stephan takes questions from his newsletter readers in the first ever Q&A Podcast. Find out how how to taper for competition, what to do when you're getting crushed all the time, what to do when your wrestling coach wants you to stop doing BJJ, and how to remember all these bloody techniques...

Our kids learning guillotine and choke defenses.

Covering guillotine defense and choke escapes. Staples in any anti-bullying program.

Ryan Hall is one of North America's most prolific competitors in BJJ and Submission Grappling. In this in-depth interview with Stephan Kesting he shares tips on training, competing, the 50-50 guard, the triangle choke, sparring with Marcelo Garcia, the construction of an effective guard game, and so much more!

Wrestling Class at 10th Planet Burbank www.10thPlanetBurbank.com (818)559-1437

Not a whole lot to cover this week other than we bring to you, Busy BJJ's very own, Coach Joaquin Romero. Coach Joaquin runs our Muay Thai and Striking program so if you're looking to punch and kick your way into shape while learning some solid technique, come see this guy.

Daniel McCormick, the 2008 US National Judo Champion and 2009 Judo Olympian, talks about his Olympic experience, training BJJ, and "judo for bjj" or how exactly how Judo can be adapted to be effective in a BJJ context.

This week we cover a few minor things related to positions and we introduce to you the great Coach Beth!

This is our video update for the week of 6/1/2011. This week we discuss this week's technique and next week's, as well. Also a few shout-outs to students regarding birthdays.

Our video update informing you of the latest and greatest at Busy BJJ. This week we discuss a few schedule changes, this and next week's techniques and why you should call us if you want to get involved and train.

Emily Kwok is a BJJ black belt, a decorated BJJ competitor and runs her own school in Princeton, New Jersey. In this interview she talks about how and why she abandoned a conventional white collar lifestyle to pursue her BJJ dreams, as well as sharing lots of great information about choosing BJJ schools, gender etiquette on the mats, and how to survive and thrive when you're always the smallest person at your school. She has also collaborated with Stephan Kesting on a series of instructional apps and DVDs called 'How to Defeat the Bigger, Stronger Opponent Series 1" available at http://www.grapplearts.com/bigstrong

Erik Paulson is an MMA Master Coach. He's trained tons of fighters competing at the highest levels of Mixed Martial Arts. And he also held the Shooto light-heavyweight title in Japan for 5 years. In this interview with Stephan Kesting from www.grapplearts.com, Erik reveals • What training with the Gracies in their 'garage days' was like • How wrestling can improve your BJJ, and visa versa • The theory of the jiu-jitsu wheel • The strategic and tactical differences between catchwrestling and BJJ • The key to rapid-fire submission attacks • Erik's philosophy on training with and without the gi • When is the best time to attack with leglocks • Leglock safety tips • How to develop a fighter's gameplan • Tips for defeating larger, stronger opponents • What it's like to train with Brock Lesnar • The best conditioning exercises for fighting and grappling • A glaring weakness and a fantastic opportunity in today's MMA game

10th Planet Burbank Compilation 2010-2011 www.10thPlanetBurbank.com 4130 Burbank Blvd. Burbank, CA 91505 (818)559-1437

www.AndersonsMartialArts.com Sifu Dan Anderson Twitter: @Sifudananderson Anderson's Martial Arts Academy Twitter: @AMAANYC Anderson's Martial Arts Academy 394 broadway 3rd floor NY, NY 10013 © Anderson's Martial Arts Academy 2012

Anderson's Martial Arts offers FREE women's self defense classes every other month at their school in New York City. To inquire and sign up for upcoming classes please visit our website at http://andersonsmartialarts.com/ www.AndersonsMartialArts.com Sifu Dan Anderson Twitter: @Sifudananderson Anderson's Martial Arts Academy Twitter: @AMAANYC Anderson's Martial Arts Academy 394 broadway 3rd floor NY, NY 10013 © Anderson's Martial Arts Academy 2012

Learn the best BJJ competition strategies. Today I have a long chat with David Meyer, the author of "Training for Competition; Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Grappling." We cover WHO should compete, WHEN to use certain strategies, HOW to prepare for a competition, WHAT your mindset should be, WHY put all this stress on yourself in the first place, and much, much more. It's one of the best interviews I've done, and if you practice any grappling art then I really think that you'll enjoy it.

Want to find out how UFC champion George St. Pierre's gets in shape? Let's ask his conditioning coach, Jon Chaimberg. Find out about the training program that's helped GSP stay at the top of his game and retain his UFC belt. Jon has worked with many top Mixed Martial Arts fighters, including Georges St-Pierre, Denis Kang, Rashad Evans, Nate Marquardt, David Loiseau, Keith Jardine and many others. This is a very detailed and specific discussion about MMA conditioning. Jon pulls no punches and shares much of his approach for working with fighters. We discuss periodization, crossfit, aerobic vs. anaerobic work, program design, overtraining, initial assessment of an athlete, and a whole lot more.

Demian Maia jiujitsu highlight

Pro video of my guy Dargo doing what he does best...