January 18, 2017
Students and teachers
Students and teachers: Some of my happiest coaching memories come from watching my…
January 18, 2017
Ambition and patience
Ambition and patience: There are two great mental attributes that I see in most great jiu…
January 16, 2017
There’s no place like Renzo’s
There's no place like Renzo's: Monday afternoon Martin Luthor King day in NYC. The squad…
January 15, 2017
The Artist’s medium
The Artist's medium: Every art uses a medium through which the artist may achieve self…
January 15, 2017
Legs and learning
Legs and learning: Probably the single most common question I am asked is this - how can…
January 13, 2017
Watching vs Observing
Watching vs Observing: When we think of training in jiu jitsu, we typically think in…
January 12, 2017
Words and flattery can make anyone believe they are certain to win a match; but only…
January 9, 2017
Insight and direction
Insight and direction: I am a big believer in the value of having a primary coach in your…
January 7, 2017
Reflections on my sensei
Reflections on my sensei: There was a blizzard of snow today in NYC. When I Made my way…
January 6, 2017
Basic and advanced
Basic and advanced: One of my favorite coaching memories of 2016 was Garry Tonon's…
January 4, 2017
Reflections on my Sensei
Reflections on my Sensei: The most important lesson Mr Gracie ever taught me: Anyone…
January 2, 2017
First class at Renzo Gracie Academy 2017
First class at Renzo Gracie Academy 2017: So good to get 2017 off to a strong start at…
January 2, 2017
Reflections on the nature of our sport
Reflections on the nature of our sport: We work in a sport where if a single submission…