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[created 24/05/2011, last updated 29/12/2017]
CONTENTS
About Me
Articles
Interviews
Resources & Spreadsheets
Reviews
Books
DVD
Gi
NoGi
Online
Training
Events
Teaching
Travel
^ About Me
Contact Me
Training Background
^ Articles
-Women
Treatment of Women in BJJ
BJJ & Larger Women
A Women's BJJ Class (1)
A Women's BJJ Class (2)
A Women's BJJ Class (3)
A Women's BJJ Class (4)
-Schools
BJJ Schools - Size Matters
BJJ Teams - Loyalty & Reason
BJJ Belts - What's the Point?
Training Partners
Rise of Online BJJ
The Dreaded Beast-Men
-Social
BJJ & Homophobia
Belt Whipping & Promotion Rituals
Gi Fashion
BJJ & Aggression
A BJJ Christmas
Ten Years of Blogging
-Competing
BJJ & Competition
Submission Only: Beginnings
BJJ in the Olympics
No-Gi Worlds 2009 Stream
ADCC 2011
Relationship of BJJ & MMA
-History
History of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(Nov 1993) UFC I
(Mar 1994) UFC II
-Interviews
Note: Most of the interviews I've conducted have been published in magazines, such as Jiu Jitsu Style, but I have a few others on slideyfoot.com, listed below. There are more over on the Artemis BJJ site too
Romulo Barral on Teaching
Romulo Barral on Competition
Romulo Barral on Spider Guard & Injuries
Romulo Barral on Instructionals & UK BJJ
Romulo Barral on BJJ in the Olympics
Mauricio Gomes on the Development of Competition
Mauricio Gomes on Roger Gracie
Mauricio Gomes on Teaching in the UK & Japan
Mauricio Gomes on Belt Tests
Carlos Lemos Jr on Judo & BJJ Competition
Carlos Lemos Jr on the Original Gracie Barra Bristol
Carlos Lemos Jr on the USA & Gracie Barra Ethos
BJJ Grrl's Blog Beginnings
BJJ Grrl Talks On/Offline Communities
Val Worthington on Blogging & Forums
Georgette Oden on Blogging & BJJ
Georgette Oden on Rape Culture & Journalism
^ Resources & Spreadsheets
Blog Index
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Beginner FAQ
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Glossary
BJJ Technique Summary
Forum Index
Podcast Index
Team Family Tree
Training Index
UK BJJ Club Map & Directory
^ Reviews
-DVD
--Instructional
(1991) Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Basics
(1994) Renzo Gracie/Craig Kukuk
(1996) Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Intermediate
(1996) Pedro Carvalho Series 1
(1998) Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Advanced
(1999) Cesar Gracie
(2004) Jiu Jitsu Revolution (Saulo)
(2005) Cindy Omatsu
(2006) Great Escapes
(2007) Seminars: Year One
(2007) Demian Maia
(2008) Blue Belt Requirements
(2008) Art of the Wristlock
(2009) Gracie Combatives
(2009) Purple Belt Requirements
(2009) Paraestra Guard
(2009) BJJ Spirits 6
(2010) No Gi Essentials
(2011) Best of Roy Harris
(2011) The White Belt Bible
(2012) Brown Belt Requirements
(2012) 50 Common Mistakes to Avoid
(2013) Black Belt Requirements
(2014) Beyond Technique
--Non-Instructional
(2002) The Smashing Machine
(2008) Renzo Gracie: Legacy
-Books
--Instructional
(2001) BJJ: Theory & Technique
(2003) Mastering Jujitsu
(2005) The Guard
(2006) Mastering the Rubber Guard
(2006) BJJ: A Training Manual
(2008) Strategic Guard
(2008) Jiu Jitsu University
(2008) Essential BJJ
(2009) Passing the Guard (2nd ed.)
(2011) Advanced Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Techniques
(2012) Jiu-Jitsu on the Brain
(2012) Zen Jiu-Jitsu
(2013) When The Fight Goes To The Ground
(2014) The Black Belt Blueprint
(2014) Mastering The Crucifix
--Non-Instructional
(1999) Angry White Pyjamas
(2000) Watch My Back
(2003) The Gracie Way
(2004) The Godfather of Grappling (Gene LeBell)
(2005) No Holds Barred (UK PB)
(2007) The Last Wrestlers
(2008) The Pyjama Game
(2008) Total MMA
(2012) Borrowing the Master's Bicycle
(2015) The Combat Codes
(2016) Becoming the Black Belt
-Gi
adidas 'Contest'
adidas 'Response'
BJJ Globetrotter 'Travel'
Black Eagle Basico
Black Eagle Judo Gi
Black Eagle Predator
Blitz Kokuba Judo Gi
Datsusara Hemp HCG-02
Datsusara Hemp HCG-03
Elite Sports Ultra Light (guest review)
Flow Kimonos Flow Hemp
Flow Kimonos Pro Series 2.0
Gimono BJJ Gi
Gimono Grappling Gi
Gorilla 'Hitman' Ripstop
Kingz 550 Comp
Kingz Ripstop
Padilla & Sons Gold Weave
Padilla & Sons Single Weave
Padilla & Sons Ultra Light
Phalanx FC 1st Lt
Tatami Estilo Classic
Tatami Nova
Tatami Sub-Zero
Tatami Zero G
-Online
BJJ Library (Saulo & Xande Ribeiro) [May 2013]
The Crucifix Building Blocks (Dave Jacobs) [May 2016]
EstimaInAction (Braulio Estima) [Mar 2015]
Flow Jitsu (Nic Gregoriades & Mike Bidwell) [Oct 2016]
JiuJitsu.net (Dan Lukehart) [Jan 2016]
MGinAction (Marcelo Garcia) [Dec 2012]
Micro BJJ: Becoming A Giant Killer [Aug 2012]
Ninja Turtle (Nathan Leverton) [Oct 2014]
Precise Pressure Passing (Digitsu) [Sep 2017]
RioJiuJitsuGuide.com [Oct 2012]
The Grapplers Guide (Jason Scully) [Sep 2008]
-Equipment
Brute Shockwave Headgear
Defense Soap
Real Dope Pants (Datsusara)
Q5 Amass Whey Premium Protein
Zebra Home Training Roll Out Mat
Z-String Gi Drawstring
-NoGi
--Rashguards
Ranked Rashguard (Fenom Kimonos)
Gentle Chief (Gawakoto x 93 Brand)
Berserkur & Ranked Rashguard (Odin Fightwear)
--Spats/Grappling Tights
Pony Club Grappling Gear 'Jessica' Unicorn Spats
Strike Fightwear Mashuu 2.0
Combat Warrior Tights
Samurai in Combat Tights
^ Training
-Clubs
Artemis BJJ
Roger Gracie Academy HQ
Roger Gracie Academy Kilburn
Roger Gracie Academy High Wycombe
Roger Gracie Academy Aylesbury
Gracie Barra Birmingham
Gracie Barra Bristol
Nova Força
Canley BJJ
-Competitions
(05/08/2007) Bristol Open (Competed)
(05/07/2015) Roll Models (Coaching)
(13/09/2015) Hereford Open (Coaching)
-Drop-Ins
(24/07/2009) Poole BJJ Academy, Poole, UK
(09/12/2009) BJJ School, London, UK
(23/12/2010) Mill Hill BJJ, London, UK
(23/12/2010) Mill Hill BJJ, London, UK
(25/04/2011) Factory BJJ, Stockport, UK
(27/04/2011) The BJJ Labs, Manchester, UK
(31/08/2011) Gary Baker Academy, Bournemouth, UK
(20/03/2012) Royce Gracie Scotland, Glasgow, UK
(21/03/2012) Gracie Barra Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
(19/11/2012) RCJ Machado, Dallas, TX, USA
(20/11/2012) Team Cooper BJJ, Austin, TX, USA
(24/11/2012) Raptor Jiu Jitsu, Austin, TX, USA
(26/11/2012) Revolution Dojo, Houston, TX, USA
(27/11/2012) Revolution Dojo, Houston, TX, USA
(28/11/2012) Rilion Gracie Houston, TX, USA
(02/02/2013) Chris Rees Academy, Swansea, UK
(09/06/2013) Tatami Multi Arts, San Francisco, CA, USA
(14/06/2013) Gracie Academy, Los Angeles, CA, USA
(15/06/2013) Fabio Santos BJJ, San Diego, CA, USA
(17/06/2013) University of Jiu Jitsu, San Diego, CA, USA
(15/03/2014) Legacy BJJ, London, UK
(18/04/2014) Olympus Fitness & Martial Arts, Virginia Beach, VA, USA
(22/04/2014) Aces Jiu Jitsu Club, Austin, TX, USA
(22/04/2014) Gracie Humaita, Austin, TX, USA
(23/04/2014) University of Texas, Austin, TX, USA
(28/04/2014) American Top Team, West Palm Beach, FL, USA
(29/04/2014) Fabio Novaes BJJ, Lakeland, FL, USA
(01/05/2014) Fabio Novaes BJJ, Lakeland, FL, USA
(03/05/2014) Fabio Novaes BJJ, Lakeland, FL, USA
(07/05/2016) Borehamwood BJJ, London, UK
(07/05/2017) Borehamwood BJJ, London, UK
(01/07/2017) Origin BJJ Noak Hill, London, UK
(01/07/2017) Turnham Green BJJ, London, UK
(02/10/2017) Absolute MMA St Kilda, Melbourne, Australia
(03/10/2017) Academy Jiu Jitsu, Melbourne, Australia
(03/10/2017) Academy Jiu Jitsu, Melbourne, Australia
^ -Events
(05/03/2005) Throwdown, Farnborough, Cyberkwoon
(19/11/2005) Throwdown, Farnborough, Cyberkwoon & MAP
(12/08/2006) Throwdown, Birmingham, Bullshido
(09/12/2006) Throwdown, Brighton, Bullshido
(26/05/2007) Throwdown, Birmingham, Bullshido
(19/08/2007) Throwdown, Belfast, Bullshido
(23/02/2008) Throwdown, Oxford, Bullshido
(22/06/2008) Throwdown, Belfast, Bullshido
(03/05/2009) Throwdown, Farnborough, Bullshido
(24/04/2010) Throwdown, Southend, Bullshido
(22/09/2012) GrappleThon, Bristol, Meningitis UK
(21/11/2012) Throwdown, Austin, USA, Bullshido
(04/05/2013) GrappleThon, Bristol, RapeCrisis
(12/04/2014) GrappleThon, Bristol, Kinergy
(18/08/2014) GrappleThon, Congleton, Donna Louise Trust
(07/03/2015) GrappleThon, Bristol, Equality Now
(25/10/2015) GrappleThon, Bristol, Terere's Kids' Project
(27/03/2016) GrappleThon, Bristol, One25
(10/04/2016) GrappleThon, London, One25
(09/10/2016) GrappleThon, Bristol, RollForNichole
(16/04/2017) GrappleThon, Bristol, SARSAS
^ -Seminars
(21/06/2008) Victor Estima, Belfast, UK
(25/07/2009) Roy Dean, Poole, UK
(26/07/2009) Roy Dean, Poole, UK
(22/05/2010) Roy Dean, Poole, UK
(04/12/2010) Carlson Gracie Jr, London, UK
(06/03/2011) Roger Gracie, Aylesbury, UK
(08/05/2012) John B Will, Gloucester, UK
(08/07/2012) Oli Geddes, Aylesbury, UK
(30/09/2012) Nathan Leverton (LSG 04), Leicester, UK
(12/11/2012) Roger Gracie, Bristol, UK
(29/12/2012) Rolles Gracie Jr, Houston, TX, USA
(24/03/2013) Nathan Leverton (LSG 03), Leicester, UK
(24/08/2013) Michel Verhoeven, Sidcup, UK
(03/11/2013) Rickson Gracie, Glasgow, UK
(19/04/2014) Dave Jacobs, Chesapeake, VA, USA
(10/05/2015) Super Seminar with Yas, Leoni, Gret & Vanessa, Nottingham, UK
(13/08/2015) BJJ Globetrotters Summer Camp 2015, Leuven, Belgium
(04/10/2015) Chelsea Bainbridge-Donner, Bristol, UK
(31/01/2016) Chelsea Bainbridge-Donner, Bristol, UK
(16/04/2016) Jamie Hughes, Bristol, UK
(24/07/2016) Ana Yagues, Bristol, UK
(10/10/2016) Chelsea Bainbridge-Donner, Bristol, UK
(18/12/2016) Neil Owen, Bristol, UK
(19/03/2017) Neil Owen, Bristol, UK
(09/04/2017) Gret Zoeller, Bristol, UK
^ -Teaching
Mount (Escaping), (Maintaining), (Attacking)
Back Mount (Escaping), (Maintaining), (Attacking)
Side Control (Escaping), (Maintaining), (Attacking)
Closed Guard (Maintaining), (Attacking), (Passing)
Open Guard (Maintaining), (Attacking), (Passing)
Half Guard (Maintaining), (Attacking), (Passing)
-Non-BJJ
Capoeira
Hapkido
Jeet Kune Do
Judo
Kempo Ju Jitsu
Kettlebells
Kickboxing
LARP
Mixed Martial Arts
Salsa
Skiing
Yoga
Zhuan Shu Kuan
^ Travel
-Asia
Cambodia
China
Hong Kong
India
Laos
Malaysia
Nepal
Thailand
-Australasia
Australia
New Zealand
-Europe
Belgium
Croatia
France
Germany
Malta
The Netherlands
Portugal
Spain
Turkey
-North America
Canada
Dominica
Cuba
United States
California
Florida
Texas
Virginia
-South America
Chile
Ecuador
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