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I want to talk about Jiu-jitsu.
Here is the thing, I want to talk about Jiu-jitsu, the problem is that there are a bunch of shitheads currently shoving themselves into...
Todd Richards
Oct 11, 20253 min read


Self-Defense and the Politics of Jiu-jitsu
Keep Politics out of Jiu-jitsu is a phrase that is commonly used in the community often to stifle any discussion on political discourse...
Todd Richards
Sep 28, 20253 min read
Jiu-jitsu Should Be Fun!
This is a controversial statement; it shouldn’t be but somehow it is. Let me be clear, I am a deeply unserious person. What I mean by...
Todd Richards
Sep 20, 20254 min read


Technique Spotlight: The Scissor Sweep
Introduction The scissor sweep is one of the first sweeps many people lean in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. I would consider it one of the...
Todd Richards
Sep 9, 20253 min read


The Beginner’s Guide of Pressure in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
Pressure is one of the most versatile tools in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. Many people believe that having titanic pressure is all about being...
Todd Richards
Sep 1, 20253 min read


CJI Day One: Why the Team Format Failed to Spark Competitive Excitement
The Promise of Team Format This format promised the best teams of No-Gi competitors battling it out for a 1 million dollar prize. The...
Todd Richards
Aug 31, 20253 min read
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