alecbauldingMay 31, 20192 minOver training is realOvertraining in Jiu Jitsu is a real serious condition that many instructors and students don’t talk about. I can’t name too many sports...
alecbauldingDec 14, 20181 minHow to pass the deep lasso guard without getting sweptDefending the deep lasso guard. The deep lasso is one of those positions that offers guard players a lot of versatility. There are great...
alecbauldingOct 19, 20182 minThe basics of the x-guardThe x-guard is a great position. I just posted a video going over the basics of the x-guard on YouTube. Please go check it out and give...
alecbauldingJan 15, 20183 minThe power of the introductory lessonAn introductory lesson, or intro private for short is probably the greatest marketing tool at the disposal of every martial arts academy....
alecbauldingNov 14, 20174 minWhy do Jiu Jitsu competitors transition to MMA?I first wrote about this topic in a guest post I did last year, The Next Great American Champion, but it’s still very relevant today....
alecbauldingOct 26, 20174 minPromoting a great training environmentThe environment of an academy can make or break it. I’ve thought a lot about this topic. Both as an instructor and as a student. And my...
alecbauldingOct 18, 20175 minWhite Belt Mindset RevisitedMy friend Sam has written a lot about the beginner mindset. If you have the time I definitely recommend reading up on this topic at...
alecbauldingSep 18, 20175 minImpressionable studentsI think as higher belts we seldom think about the influence that we have on the younger generation of students under us. Last week after...
alecbauldingAug 24, 20175 minWhy do people tend to quit at blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?I’ve talked a little bit about this topic on Quora and even made a video on YouTube about the high attrition rate of blue belt students...
alecbauldingAug 15, 20175 minDeveloping your guard to the next levelPlaying guard for a beginning student isn’t easy. In fact, starting a new activity or study comes with a lot of trial and error. In Jiu...
alecbauldingJul 14, 20178 minBuild better relationships with your studentsYou work really hard to build your martial arts academy. Finding the right location. Training staff. Teaching classes. Marketing your...
alecbauldingJun 24, 20174 minTraining at a high level competition academyI’ve been fortunate enough to train at many different types of academies throughout my career. Different in their atmosphere. Different...
alecbauldingApr 9, 20171 minGet The Ultimate Guide To Modern Jiu Jitsu SponsorshipsHere are the ins and outs that I’ve learned over 8+ years of been sponsored by some of the top brands in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. What...
alecbauldingMar 30, 20177 minLongevity in Jiu JitsuLongevity in Jiu Jitsu is something that I think a lot about. I know I’ll be doing Jiu Jitsu for a long time but I also recognize that...
alecbauldingMar 2, 20175 minGuard DevelopmentI was watching my friend Jon Thomas teach a class while training at his academy in Gothenburg, Sweden. For those of you who don’t know...
alecbauldingDec 8, 20164 minGraduating StudentsIt’s that time of year when many academies begin their graduation ceremonies. Awarding hard working students and celebrating their...
alecbauldingDec 1, 20167 minGiving and Receiving FeedbackDuring my last post I covered in detail the 7 different learning styles and how you can improve your retention of techniques by focusing...
alecbauldingNov 17, 20164 minRemembering TechniquesI recently had a blue belt training partner approach me after class one day. He asked me how was I able to remember all of the moves that...
alecbauldingNov 10, 20164 minCommon GroundWith the 2016 presidential election out of the way. I think now more than ever the Jiu Jitsu community needs to come together. This past...