Some words of wisdom from an SBG gold medalist, and coach of champions.

It is funny to read what some people seem to think effective training is all about. Silly slogans like:

 “Pain is just weakness leaving the body.”

“Go hard or go home.”

“Ya man I lifted until I collapsed.”

Let me give you a secret, all the top fighters I’ve trained  and all the top athletes I know, the ones who reached a very high technical level, they all train at a moderate pace most of the time; but, only in every single case.

One good session a day, medium pace with some bursts of intensity, and then ‘maybe’ one lighter session in the evening; in fact the best guys will avoid spazzy guys that just want to go nuts, it is of no benefit to them, and they are an injury risk.

Skill attainment aint a sprint folks, you’ll be ‘jogging’ for many years; take it easy and look after your body, don’t buy into BS slogans.

Flow with the go.

- John Kavanagh

Coach Chris Stearns shows some critical fundamentals for closed guard.

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Without a doubt one of the most miserable half guards to pass is the dreaded knee-in, or “Z Guard” version.

In this next bonus video I break down my favorite solution to passing this guard using the BJJ principle of pressure.

Not pressure as in muscle, but as in proper weight distribution and no space!

And although I’m a big grappler, the details in this pass are so fundamentally sound that we’ve had lighter players pass the guards of opponents twice their size during competitive rolling.

Most important, I talk about the single most important control point you MUST have from half guard top that you must know so you don’t get swept or subbed!

Even grapplers who are experienced with this position usually miss at least one of these critical points, and this can turn the game around overnight.

Make sure you check it out right now!

http://ultimatebjjguardpassing.com/z-guard-pressure-pass/

P.S. Reminder that the Ultimate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Guard Passing DVD set drops on Tues, June 19!

P.P.S. If you have any questions about the set you can join Steve on his school’s Facebook Page

http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/l=PJ_vA&m=3mLkwyPwTOQ7DRP&b=VWhsvXl.7JE6mlyOPSHMdw

(Tues the 19th), where be fielding a Q & A about  the set from Noon-1pm EST.

P.P.P.S. If you’ve had trouble viewing the videos on mobile devices, we’re working on it. In the meantime you can view them at these links as well.

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The #1 Secret to Staying Safe Inside Closed Guard:
http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/l=PJ_vA&m=3mLkwyPwTOQ7DRP&b=J5B1sV0Y1jNvWibiLWBXfg

Upright Guard Head Spike Pass:
http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/l=PJ_vA&m=3mLkwyPwTOQ7DRP&b=futUdEItvj4toHdX6xVHrg

Z-Guard Pressure Pass:
http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/l=PJ_vA&m=3mLkwyPwTOQ7DRP&b=ISW4P85MA6p.57K6Q.R7nQ

-Matt Thornton
SBG Founder & Head Coach

Matt is one of SBG’s top MMA fighters. Like all SBG athletes Matt isn’t just well versed in mixed martial arts, he is also an excellent BJJ player and boxer!

Enjoy.

http://youtu.be/bP5gS-TuYFc

From Coach Travis Davison on this last weekends SubLeague results:

11 gold, 8 silver, and 5 bronze. 15 competitors 24 medals out of a possible 30 at the championships. Just another day for SBG.

Meet Portland Coach Leah Taylor, Portland’s new WORLD CHAMPION!

Here are the results from the Mundials, the toughest BJJ tournament on planet earth, as usual SBG rocked it!

From Head Coach & SBG BJJ Black Belt Travis Davison:

SBG had its strongest showing to date in
total athletes, total wins, and medals.

Competitor list and results are as follows:

Coach Leah Taylor-Gold 4 wins at weight
World Champion!

Hunter Gomel-Gold Both Pan and World Champ.

Ahmed White-Silver 6 wins 1 loss also
Pan Champ this year. 

Gus Nolte 3 wins 1 loss 

Coach Chris Stearns 3 wins 1 loss 

Coach John Diggins 2 wins 1 loss

Coach Amanda Lowen 1 loss by a advantage to
the gold medalist.

11 athletes total overall 21 wins-10 loss. Great results at the toughest tournament around.
 We will be back with an even bigger and stronger team next year. Viva SBG! P.S. DO NOT FORGET ABOUT the Gym social this Saturday at 6pm. You can watch the matches yourself on the Gym's TV.