Keys to a Competitive Mindset in BJJ
6:35mAfter seeing his calm, cool, and collected demeanor Mark Quesada wants to know how Chhi’mèd Künzang gets mentally prepared for competition.
What makes BJJ different?
12:00mWhat is the defining characteristic of Brazilian jiu jitsu that separates it from other martial arts? Chris and Melissa break down their views on what makes BJJ unique.
What Took So Long to Start the Combat Base Club?
6:58mMike Dytri asks our most important question yet! What took so long to start this club?
How Do You Defend Knee on Belly in MMA?
4:49mJason from New World Jiu Jitsu wants to know the best way to defend the knee on belly position in MMA.
What’s the Best Competition Training Regimen?
6:11mCombat Base Brown belt Scott Atkinson signed up for for IBJJF World Masters and wants to know the best training schedule leading up to a competition.
Should Competition BJJ Allow Heel Hooks?
7:49mCombat Base Black Belt Pat Becker asks about heel hooks in BJJ competition. Earlier this year, IBJJF released its updated rules, legalizing the application of heel hooks and leg reaping techniques for brown and black belts in no-gi. Chris and Melissa both share their philosophy on training and competing in tournaments with heel hooks.
What to look for at each belt level
11:00mSouthern California Combat Club's head coach Danny Suarez asks about the growth and expectations at each belt level. Chris and Melissa each share their views on the journey to the BJJ black belt and beyond!
How Do You Push Past Walls?
7:00mCenterline Jiu Jitsu and MMA owner and head coach Jerry Wetzel asks about what to do when hitting a wall in jiu jitsu training. Chris and Melissa provide a few techniques and ways of thinking to help push past those moments.
How Do You Train With An Aging Body?
8:00mCasey wants to know how Melissa and Chris handle training with injuries and an aging jiu jitsu body. They each break down their strategies for continuing to train through banged up knees, hips, and just plain getting older.
How to Teach an Engaging Class
mIn this video Andy Hori asks how to keep a BJJ class focused and engaging for students. Chris and Melissa both give their take on the best ways to be entertaining, inspirational, and still share some great techniques and knowledge.