After seeing his calm, cool, and collected demeanor Mark Quesada wants to know how Chhi’mèd Künzang gets mentally prepared for competition.

What 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.

Mike Dytri asks our most important question yet! What took so long to start this club?

Jason from New World Jiu Jitsu wants to know the best way to defend the knee on belly position in MMA.

Combat 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.

Combat 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.

Southern 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!

Centerline 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.

Casey 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.

In 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.