Solarte BJJ will host our eighth Rob Biernacki Seminar on March 8–9, 2024: Submission Defense Concepts. Honestly, Rob’s ruined me for most BJJ seminars…he’s set the bar VERY high. Rob doesn’t just talk about concepts—he uses effective games to help you apply the ideas and get them into your game. So don’t miss out on Read more about Rob Biernacki Seminar at Solarte[…]
Thanks to Rob Biernacki of Island Top Team for teaching two great seminars over the course of the weekend. We’re going to have fun playing with that ankle lever mechanism! We also appreciated getting a good start on working with 50/50. The group was small this time, but we had a dedicated crew. Special thanks Read more about Another Great Rob Biernacki BJJ Seminar![…]
We are excited to again host a Rob Biernacki BJJ Seminar at Solarte in Sequim, WA. It’s been two very looooong years since he’s been able to visit us from Canada. So we can’t wait to have him share his knowledge. This time his instruction will focus on the art of guard retention and recovery. Read more about Nov 20-21 Rob Biernacki BJJ Seminar at Solarte[…]
Solarte BJJ just hosted another visit by Rob Biernacki and there was a great aside about how to learn more at a BJJ seminar. Check out this excerpt from Saturday’s session. To put it in context, Rob was about to add on another movement to a half guard series we’d started. But before he did, Read more about The Smartest Learners…How to learn more at a BJJ Seminar[…]
Rob Biernacki of Island Top Team will be back to teach a Sequim BJJ seminar! Both days will feature top notch instruction with a focus on the modern half guard. There’s far more to half guard than basic sweeps or clamping on to delay the pass. The concept-based style of teaching will help you remember Read more about October 25-26 Rob Biernacki Sequim BJJ Seminar[…]
There’s a whole lot to love about Rob Biernacki’s seminars. One of my favorite things: when he goes off on a fascinating tangent. Here’s one from his last visit to Solarte BJJ. What he offers is NOT the conventional wisdom on body types and corresponding jiu jitsu games. Rob’s insights give hope to those of Read more about Body Type in BJJ: It Matters Less Than You Think[…]
Solarte BJJ welcomes the return of Rob Biernacki of Island Top Team to teach a Sequim, WA BJJ Seminar on April 26 and 27. The weekend seminar will feature concept-based BJJ instruction with a focus on sharpening up your no gi sweeping game. Students of all experience levels are welcome to train with a true Read more about April 26-27 Rob Biernacki Sequim, WA BJJ Seminar[…]
Solarte BJJ is pleased to again host Rob Biernacki of Island Top Team to teach a Sequim BJJ Seminar on September 14-15. The focus will be guard passing. This is the toughest skill set to develop and a concept-based approach opens up a whole new way of looking at passing. Everyone is welcome to join us Read more about September 14-15 Rob Biernacki-Island Top Team Sequim BJJ Seminar[…]
We’ve had a good summer at Solarte BJJ in Sequim! As expected, summertime in the Pacific Northwest means that everyone is spending as much time outside as possible before it’s back to rain and gray. Nevertheless, we’ve been surprised to see both kids and adults coming in to train despite the beautiful weather. Below are Read more about Solarte BJJ in Sequim 2018 Summer News[…]
We were delighted to have Rob Biernacki drop by for his first visit to Solarte BJJ. It was a great group private lesson! Solarte students had a chance to drill and roll so that Rob could evaluate everyone’s progress. Beginners through advanced students received helpful feedback on what they were doing well and what skill Read more about Rob Biernacki’s First Visit to Solarte BJJ![…]