Technique
Berimbolo. You know, that crazy spinny move where somehow they end up on their partner’s back.
Well guess what? The name’s Portuguese. It literally means to spin, scramble, tumble, or roll in a chaotic way. Pretty fitting, right? Gotta love Brazilians.
Nursing
I’ve been sidelined with an injury for the past 4–5 weeks, which means no rolling. Lately, people keep asking, “Are you going crazy? Are you dying to roll?”
Honestly, no, not at all.
I think it’s because I’ve stayed mentally engaged by studying both historical fundamentals and the new meta, and by guiding my students on their own journeys. But it’s also because I’ve realized something important: I’m not addicted to this sport. I practice it not as a compulsion. That’s the lane I want to stay in.
Highlight
Big shoutout to @Matstudies for putting together a highlight of our recent triangle attacks in EBI, set to a hilarious soundtrack. Worth a watch.
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Health
Hip–Knee–Ankle–Toe Alignment
For healthy knees in jiu-jitsu, think about the chain: hip, knee, ankle, toe. When those four stay in line, the body spreads force safely through the big joints and muscles.
The moment that line breaks—hips collapsing, knees caving, ankles rolling, or toes wandering off-track—the knee ends up carrying stress it’s not built for. Whether you’re passing, playing guard, or shooting a takedown, keep repeating it: hip, knee, ankle, toe, all in one line.
And if you can’t keep that line? Rotate. That’s how you protect your knees and extend your time on the mats.
Learning is on you
At the end of the day, you’re playing your game. The responsibility to understand and apply it falls on you.
That’s a good thing. It means you get to make the game your own, interpret it, bend it, and see it in a way that makes sense to you. Be empowered. Own your learning.
What piece of the game are you making your own this week?
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