Even though I knew that, financially, I had been crushed over the pandemic; it was imperative to me that the roots of what I had sown in the local community not die. I had to burn my ships at the end of the day, but found a way to pass the torch onto the next generation in Central Alberta through Lucas St.Jean. Now, the story starts over. This time with Lucas at the helm. It's his quest to build what's left of Central Alberta Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu back towards it's former status... and beyond. #BJJ #Jiujitsu #Grappling #CentralAlberta #Canada #Gym #Academy #Vlog #TravelLife #NorthSouth #NorthAmerica #USA #Chronicles

You'd think the easiest part of the transition from House to Trailer would be finding the vehicle to tow it... Well, not so much. In this week's episode, we cover the MANY options as well as the unexpectedly FEW. And finally, the discovery of the Workhorse for our Adventure. Lovingly called: The Beast! Join us on the Journey by Subscribing and Clicking the bell to be notified as new episodes are uploaded! Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/because_jitsu/ https://www.instagram.com/drew.weatherhead/ Because Jitsu: www.Because-Jitsu.com DrewJitsuOnline: www.DrewJitsuOnline.com BJJ Fanatics: https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/all/products/the-crucifix-manual-by-drew-weatherhead Jiu-Jitsu X: https://jiujitsux.com/product-category/instructor/drew-weatherhead/ Origin USA: www.OriginMaine.com and use Promo Code DrewJitsu for 10% OFF Everything!

Going From House to Trailer The transition to move our House to a Trailer is even harder that it sounds. This week shows a look back on some of the hardships and obstacles that came up and had to be dealt with in that process. For example, not even OWNING a Trailer to move into! And not even having the MONEY to buy one! But those turn out to be smaller roadblocks than you may think in the long run... Join us on the Journey by Subscribing and Clicking the bell to be notified as new episodes are uploaded! Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/because_jitsu/ https://www.instagram.com/drew.weatherhead/ Because Jitsu: www.Because-Jitsu.com DrewJitsuOnline: www.DrewJitsuOnline.com BJJ Fanatics: https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/all/products/the-crucifix-manual-by-drew-weatherhead Jiu-Jitsu X: https://jiujitsux.com/product-category/instructor/drew-weatherhead/ Origin USA: www.OriginMaine.com and use Promo Code DrewJitsu for 10% OFF Everything!

The saying "Burn The Ships" is used when describing a decision that once made, purposefully can't be taken back. In the way that Vikings and Spanish Conquistadors did in olden times when they came to a new land. They would burn their ships to make the point that there was no turning back. The Story of the 2020 Pandemic for me was one of debilitating business restrictions, closures and never-ending government mandated lockdowns. It was one of limits and stagnation. And, eventually it became one of the loss of a dream as my Jiu-Jitsu Academy was drowned in the quagmire. But, in the spirit of those conquerors of old, I've burnt my ships by Selling my House and moving my Family into a mobile RV set-up to take to the road. We plan on Touring the USA as soon as we're able to cross the border. Video Blogging the whole thing. We're going to visit States we've never been to and train at Schools all over the place. Using this rare opportunity to live day to day and go wherever we decide to for the time being. This Vlog is the Chronicling of that Journey - North to South. After the last 15 Months of being nailed down to a dead-end situation, we need it. To decompress. To reunite. And to feel alive again. As of right now, the Ships have been Burnt. And the only thing ahead are the possibilities of the unknown. Join us on the Journey by Subscribing and Clicking the bell to be notified as new episodes are uploaded! Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/because_jitsu/ https://www.instagram.com/drew.weatherhead/ Because Jitsu: www.Because-Jitsu.com DrewJitsuOnline: www.DrewJitsuOnline.com BJJ Fanatics: https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/all/products/the-crucifix-manual-by-drew-weatherhead Jiu-Jitsu X: https://jiujitsux.com/product-category/instructor/drew-weatherhead/ Origin USA: www.OriginMaine.com and use Promo Code DrewJitsu for 10% OFF Everything!

Remember seeing a Triangle Choke for the first time and thinking " What just happened??" In this Video, BJJ Black Belt - Drew Weatherhead - Breaks down the Anatomy of a Triangle Choke, How it works & ways to make it Tighter with no extra energy! Kimonos: Origin (www.originmaine.com) Partner: Alvin Lam Academy: Central Alberta Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Get 10% OFF everything Origin makes by using Promo Code: REARNAKED https://originmaine.com/

The Knee Cut Pass is one of those passes that works SO well, that you've simply GOT to have a good Counter to deal with it when it happens. In this video, BJJ Black Belt - Drew Weatherhead - cover 3 different options to Defeat this Pass at 3 different spots throughout it! Kimono: Origin Partner: Alvin Lam Academy: Central Alberta Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

I'm VERY happy to Officially Announce that after the Incredible reception to the Reverse Kimura: Closed Guard Series, and the re-opening of Gyms already starting around the World, I am FINALLY about to release my 2nd Tutorial Series - Reverse Kimura: Half Guard! This will be the Final series I do on this Grip, and it's from one of my Favorite positions to use it. I'm not going to lie... having my Academy shut down has been very hard. I see so many others closing their doors and sincerely feel their pain. This series is going to be released at this time for one reason - to keep my Academy open The Government here hasn't been very helpful or transparent on when or how Jiu-jitsu Academies can re-open. I will be releasing this Series Mid-June in the hopes that those who've enjoyed the Close Guard series will be able to not only improve their game from Half Guard, but also help me keep my business at the same time Updates and Close Guard Series available at Https://www.reversekimura.com/ Thank you, everyone ~Drew Weatherhead #BJJ #reversekimura #BecauseJitsu

Come and chat with Because Jitsu Content Creator & BJJ Black Belt - Drew Weatherhead! He will be feilding your questions for a full hour! Make sure to Like and Subscribe! Here are the links to everything we talked about in the Stream: Reverse Kimura: Closed Guard series: www.ReverseKimura.com Because Jitsu Instagram: @Because_Jitsu Rear Naked Radio Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/RearNakedRadio

These questions were asked to me on a recent Live Q&A session and were too good not to post! There will be more coming, as well as YouTube Live session where you can ask Me your OWN Questions as well! So, watch for those, coming SOON!

Are you getting to Side Control and not able to hold your opponent down? Wish you were 300 lbs but don't want to be 200 lbs overweight for it?? BJJ Black Belt - Drew Weatherhead - is here to show you how to gain weight without gaining weight!! Academy: Central Alberta Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Demonstration Partner: Lucas St. Jean Kimono: CTRL Industries CG Intro: Justin Lewis Music: Bensound.com

No one likes getting stuck under Side Control. But, as a White and even Blue Belt, it's a VERY common problem to have to solve. BJJ Black Belt - Drew Weatherhead - show 3 options to use and tie together that will help you escape 3 common forms of Side Control you'll often run into! Academy: Central Alberta Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Demonstration Partner: Alvin Lam Kimono: Shoyoroll CG Intro: Justin Lewis Music: Bensound.com

Knee Reaping is one of the more Misunderstood concepts/rules in the entire Sport of BJJ! Not understanding this Rule gets a LOT of people DQed... BJJ Black Belt - Drew Weatherhead - helps to illuminate what is and what's NOT legal when it comes to IBJJF Knee Reaping. Pay attention as this info my save you from an inadvertent Disqualification, or worse, a major knee injury! Academy: Central Alberta Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Demonstration Partner: Alvin Lam Kimono: BCKimonos CG Intro: Justin Lewis Music: Bensound.com