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[…]
I didn’t get to take as many BJJ training trips this year, but the four I got to go on were really fantastic! These trips are important to the club because they give me a chance to check in with my instructor, Rob Biernacki. BJJ techniques and training methods are always evolving. Rob is a Read more about 2023 Solarte BJJ Training Road Trips[…]
Rob Biernacki returns to teach a back control seminar at Solarte BJJ! I’m very excited to get the latest updates on this key skill set. I especially appreciate the fact that he’s always updating what’s considered “fundamental” instead of staying stuck on a set curriculum. Things do change after all. His seminars are always designed Read more about Nov 12 & 13 Rob Biernacki Back Control Seminar at Solarte BJJ[…]
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[…]
In the last article, I talked about Alignment and “the Score” when comparing jiu jitsu players with a significant size difference. If you can’t remember the three aspects of alignment (base, posture, and structure) give that article a quick review before proceeding on. I’m about to talk about the main tools of jiu jitsu, but Read more about Your Main Jiu jitsu Tools Part 1: Frames & Levers[…]
Assessing performance can be tough for the bigger or smaller jiu jitsu player. A lot has been discussed about size differences in BJJ. This topic is of particular interest to me because I’m 105 lbs. Over the years, I’ve often heard people say that BJJ allows a smaller person to overcome someone who’s bigger and Read more about Size Matters…in BJJ: Alignment & “The Score” When You’re a Bigger or Smaller Jiu Jitsu Player[…]
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 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Sequim began offering classes at the very end of August 2017. We celebrated a great one-year anniversary with a number of funactivities from late August through September. The highlight event was a weekend seminar with Rob Biernacki of Island Top Team! Read on for the full set of video links Read more about Solarte Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Sequim Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary[…]