Today we talk about training even with permanent diabilities and the things you CAN do if you have such conditions. We also recap the outcomes of Western Plains BJJ at Grappling Industries last weekend in Helena, Montana.

EP 4 we talk about how to train with an injury and how to prevent certain injuries from worsening. We also talk about the type of shape you should be in before doing Jiu Jitsu and why this may not be the be all, end all.

We talk on TJs experience of BJJ thus far, Miles shares some great stories of BJJ in the real world and we discuss our upcoming No Guilt Energy Drink BEE Better.

Francisco Gonzalez is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, born and raised in Chihuahua, Mexico.

From Professor Francisco:

I’ve always been involved in contact and extreme sports, mostly playing football and skateboarding during high school and college and listening to punk reggae music. Constantly watching boxing matches, kick boxing and MMA fights. After leaving college and not able to play football anymore, I tried different ways to exercise. I tried boxing, kick boxing, Muay Thai. Everything was good with Muay Thai, until one of my closer friends invited me to try Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I was immediately amazed by how easily a smaller person beat me up and how Professor Cristian Beck was able to submit all people at the gym. That night I made one of the best decisions of my life and enrolled myself in Jiu Jitsu classes. Training under Professor Cristian Beck, I earned my blue belt from Professor Ricardo de la Riva. Years later, I was honored to receive my purple belt under Professor Cristian Beck. After living almost all my life in my hometown, I decided to move to Colorado 5 years ago, leaving my family and team to find new challenges in my life. I didn’t know what destiny would bring to me but I was sure that I would be welcome at whatever Jiu jitsu gym I tried because the Jiu Jitsu community makes you feel at home without caring who you are or where you come from. So, it wasn’t the exception here in Fort Collins. I was welcome in different gyms and open mats all around town until I decided to train under Professor Finnie McMahon, where I earned my brown belt. Constantly making new Jiu jitsu friends and looking expand this community, I had the opportunity to roll with Professor Troy P. Thomas. I was impressed by his technique and leadership and his excellent taste in punk music. Talking with him about his values, vision, and the love that we both share for Jiu Jitsu, I made the decision to follow him under his leadership. Now, I have the opportunity to share my 8 years of knowledge and love for Brazilian Jiu jitsu. I hope to see you soon on the mats!! Oss!

The first episode of Gentle Art Of War discusses the foundations for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), stories of the past in which BJJ was used in real life situations and what someone can expect if they are just getting into BJJ. This episode features T.J. Woodham and Miles Fortner as the main hosts.