Archive - The Grappler's Diary

A Simple But Effective BJJ Tournament Preparation Guide

Use this to get ready for your tournaments next year.

14 hrs ago •

How to Be a Modern Renaissance Person

A lesson from my late grandfather.

Dec 8 •

10 Ideas That Will Rapidly Accelerate Your Skill Development

I use these ideas every day on and off the mat.

Dec 6 •

A Simple Idea That Will Turn You Into a Winner

Are you an optimizer or a maximizer?

Dec 2 •

November 2024

How I Turned My Worst Year Into My Best Year

From freak out to break out.

Nov 29 •

This Simple Skill Will Make You Twice as Dangerous From the Guard

My entire game changed when I learned this.

Nov 25 •

The Golden Age of Jiu-Jitsu

Nov 24 •

Why You Need to Change Your Mind

The more you know the less you know.

Nov 22 •

How to Reinvent Yourself as a Grappler

I used to be a "wrestler".

Nov 18 •

Why You Should Take More Chances

The pros and cons of trying.

Nov 15 •

What I Learned From Having 15 Matches In 5 Days

The good, the bad, and the ugly.

Nov 13 •

My Daily Writing System to Juggle Everything

A simple guide to outworking your competition.

Nov 8 •

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