B.J. Penn, Author of The Book of Knowledge

I have been reading a booked authored by BJ Penn and UFC Martial Artist and superior Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and Striker. I would just like to share an insight he gave in his book regarding fighting in MMA. I share this because it mirrors our philosophy in Black Dragon San Shou Jiu-Jitsu;

You cannot win an MMA fight on grappling alone, especially when you were competing against the best fighters in the world. The main hold in my game had to do with bringing the fight to the ground. In Jiu-Jitsu, I had never learned any takedowns. Understanding that wrestling was as technical in the takedown department as jiu-jitsu was in the submission department, I began training with as many wrestlers and MMA fighters as I could. In addition to picking up a whole slew of takedowns, I also learned little tricks on how to blend those takedowns with both striking and submissions.
I cannot express in words how much branching out helped me. I truly believe that you can learn something from everybody, whether that somebody is a white belt or a black belt. Some techniques and strategies you acquire will fit nicely into your game, and others won't suit you at all. But it is extremely beneficial to keep an open mind and absorb what you can from people who are willing to share. If you only train in one place, you only have one idea.

This book has given me a better idea of who BJ Penn is and where he came from. Keep up the great work and work hard.

Peace.............Let's keep rollin'.............