I recorded the first intro session for the Mature Grappler Method and wanted to drop a quick note to frame what this is about. At its core, it’s built around three things: 1 - Being your own best coach Learning how to listen, adjust, and make smart decisions around your training instead of just pushing blindly. 2 - Training toward clear goals, and updating as we progress. Understanding why you’re training and making small, consistent improvements toward whatever outcome you’re actually chasing. On and off the mat. 3 - Knowing the difference between training rounds and competition prep rounds. Separating competition prep from long-term skill building ... and knowing how to do both without burning yourself out or breaking yourself down. That’s the lens everything in the Mature Grappler Method runs through. More to come. Shane

As we wrap up 2025 and start looking toward 2026, I’ve been reflecting on how often people drift away from Jiu-Jitsu for ONE BIG underlying reason, they lose clarity and then give you some other reason/ excuse like "dont have time anymore", "risk of injury" "getting to old" etc... They’re not quite sure why they’re training anymore, what they actually want from it, or how their approach should evolve as life changes. So I’ll throw this one to the room: As we head into 2026, what do you want Jiu-Jitsu to give you this year? More confidence? Better health? Longevity? Consistency? Competition? Community? Or simply an outlet that helps you feel capable and grounded? No right answers. No pressure to comment. Just a good question to sit with as the year turns.

Every grappler over 30 has this… - One joint you trust, and one you’re always negotiating with. - What’s yours?

I’m putting together something I’ve wanted to build properly for a long time a program specifically for grapplers over 35 who want to train longer, feel better, and stay injury-free without needing to smash themselves into the ground. Longevity in Jiu-Jitsu has always been a huge passion of mine. Over the years I’ve worked with plenty of people in person, and I’ve already created and run an online version of this with a couple of students as a passion project... not a business play. Seeing how much it helped them made me realise how big the need actually is. So now I’m refining it into a simple 8-week progression designed to help mature grapplers: - train smarter, not harder (as a consequence you train more) - fix recurring injuries (From experience... then prevent new one ones) - build real stability and confidence - actually feel good on the mats again Is anyone here interested in something like this? Either for yourself or someone you know? This isn’t coming from a financial angle it’s something I genuinely love teaching and have been quietly building for years. If enough people put their hand up, I’ll open up a small first group and refine it with you from the inside out. Drop a comment or send me a DM if you’re curious. Always keen to support the older grapplers who still want to move and feel sharp. Shane