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Getting a new half guard with some help from Caio Terra

I’m halfway through the Caio Terra Half Guard DVD that arrived last week I have to say I’m pretty impressed already. Half guard is not a game I play offensively, and I can’t see myself developing an offensive half guard game anytime soon either, but I got this on the basis that I wanted to … Continue reading →

Musings on how to get fitter for BJJ

I had to be honest, even though I didn’t want to put up with the sneering that would follow. “Actually, I’ve dropped conditioning” I said. “And replaced it with what?” he inevitably asked. “Just more rolling” was my answer. And as I knew he would, he started to sneer. This was yesterday, and a discussion … Continue reading →

New beginnings

Welcome to my new blog. New look, new surroundings and an all new domain address too. For those of you who haven’t read my previous blog, it’s located here http://www.informedperformance.com/barry . If you don’t feel like trawling through that to get the few nuggets of information contained within, don’t worry, I’ll be going through it … Continue reading →

IP Mini Leagues 2011

To enter please fill out the form below. Entries are limited to 10 participants per division. This is a NoGi tournament run under IBJJF rules and points systems. PRE-PAY ONLY! USE THE LINK TO PAYPAL AFTER YOU SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY

Weightwatchers

On pretty much every MMA web forum in the whole wide world, right this very minute, there are 3 threads about cutting weight.  Someone will tell the story about how X guy cuts 40lbs the night before a weigh in, and someone else will counter with how Frankie Edgar doesn’t cut weight at all, and … Continue reading →

The Great Escape

This week I thought escapes from what, in my opinion, is the most difficult position to escape from- The Scarf Hold aka Kaza Gatame. I know some people would disagree but for me this is the hardest.  I’ve thought about why that is and I think it’s because your opponent doesn’t have to release any … Continue reading →

Man Vs. Time

Writing a blog is easy, finding time to do that writing is the hard part. But I have my work done for the morning and I’m not training (more on that later) so I have 30 minutes to write now. It’s been a hectic few weeks and we have a hectic few more coming up … Continue reading →

Upcoming MMA events you should go to

Many of you may know that I’ve rejigged the format of my fight team and how I manage the guys I have fighting. Rome wasn’t built in a day but managing the fighters has become a lot easier. Here are the fights I have confirmed for the team in the first half of 2011 so … Continue reading →

The things you love to hate

It’s been a few weeks since I’ve updated thanks to being busy at the European Championships and busy in general. I want to write a post on the things I love to hate about training; that is to say the things I love about training but can’t admit to loving. But first, the European Championships. … Continue reading →

IACC February 27th Application Form for coaches