Hey there. Steve Marlin here, BJJ brown belt, former judo dabbler, and full-time mat rat. If you’ve ever felt like a confused flamingo while standing across from someone at the start of a BJJ class… I’ve been there too. And guess what? You’re not broken. You just haven’t stolen enough from Judo yet. Welcome to Martial Boss, where we turn martial arts confusion into confidence. Whether you’re tying your first belt or prepping for Worlds, we’ve got your back. Literally. Today, we’re fixing the biggest…  Read More

Welcome to Martial Boss,  your go-to spot for real-deal martial arts wisdom. Whether you’re tying your first white belt or prepping for black belt stripes, we’ve got your back. No fluff. No filler. Just battle-tested advice from folks who’ve rolled, tapped, and trained through it all. I’m Steve Marlin, a BJJ brown belt, lifelong martial artist, and your guide today. I’ve been choked, swept, and submitted more times than I can count ,  and I’m here to make sure you learn faster, train smarter, and…  Read More

Today, we’re diving deep into one of the most underused, yet brilliantly effective submissions in grappling: the Ezekiel choke. You’ve probably seen it once or twice, maybe during a UFC fight or at your local academy. Someone’s mounted, they reach into their own sleeve… and suddenly, their opponent taps like they just remembered they left the stove on. Let me tell you, I didn’t take this choke seriously until I got put to sleep by it during a tournament warm-up. No drama. No struggle. Just…  Read More

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your bottom game, like you’re just surviving instead of attacking, then this guide is for you. Today, we’re diving deep into one of the most creative, dynamic positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: the De La Riva guard. And trust me, I didn’t always love this guard. When I first tried it, I got passed in under three seconds. Twice. In front of my training partner and his dog. But once I understood how it really works? Game changer. Let’s break…  Read More

Welcome to Martial Boss, where passion meets precision in martial arts. I’m Steve Marlin, BJJ brown belt, lifelong grappler, and someone who’s eaten more than his share of mat from botched takedown attempts. Ever stood across from an opponent, hands touching, heart pounding… and then just waited for them to make a move? Yeah, me too. Back when I was a white belt, I’d rather pull guard than risk looking clumsy on my feet. Sound familiar? Well, here’s the truth: the fight doesn’t start on…  Read More