SBG Articles And News
The latest news and articles to keep your mind fit
Beating the Crossface #2 (when your opponent is low)
Picking back up on side control bottom defense… In this scenario, your opponent has
Negating the Cross Face (this simple tweak will change your life)
Probably the single most common requests I’ve received over the years are about escaping
How to escape this super frustrating pin from side control
Here’s a common frustration from side control bottom you may relate to… Your opponent
The MOST foundational skill set in Jiu-Jitsu
I got this message from one of my online students asking about the next
Problem Solving Submission Defense Through First Principles
Some submission defense nuggets… How to solve complex problems through application of first principles.
Get a grip? Not necessarily…
I wanted to give you a couple insights from my First Principles Open Guard
ADCC, CJI, & My Big 3
Like some of you, I spent the majority of last weekend (Fri-Sun) watching ADCC
Jiu-Jitsu, Fighting, and Context
Here are some images from my 5th annual seminar at Combat Fitness in Boise,
How to stay on track for long-term BJJ success (& get everything you want from your martial arts journey)
In this video I speak broadly about how to overcome common mental obstacles in
How to Make Injuries Work For You
No one likes to be injured. And if you’ve followed me for a long
Create pyramids, not (2 dimensional) triangles
In this next video below, I share another clip from my “Smear Campaign” section
How to make “Basic” Arm Locks Super High Percentage
Most BJJ students learn the same “basic” arm locks from side control within their
How (and when) to use your head escaping back mount
First Principles Escapes: Back Mount The conventional wisdom I see a lot of today
Stephen whittier seminars all across the us!
SBG Dartmouth Head Coach ( Stephen Whittier ) is a recognised Muay Thai expert
SBG East Coast triumphs at grappling industries!
Phenomenal job by the SBG East Coast team yesterday at Grappling Industries! In the