October 23, 2018
The single greatest attribute that a coach can build in a student is SELF RELIANCE
The single greatest attribute that a coach can build in a student is SELF RELIANCE. You…
October 22, 2018
Multi tasking
Multi tasking: As much as we value focus in jiu jitsu it should be quite clear to you…
October 21, 2018
Get everything in place first – then go
Get everything in place first - then go: A common problem in the application of…
October 20, 2018
Back system – two approaches to strangles
Back system - two approaches to strangles: When it is time to attack strangles from the…
October 19, 2018
The great under performer among the submission holds of jiu jitsu
The great under performer among the submission holds of jiu jitsu: There are around…
October 17, 2018
The pattern of all progress
The pattern of all progress: Be aware that your progress in jiu jitsu and almost any…
October 17, 2018
Guillotine attacks
Guillotine attacks: Breaking your opponent’s alignment and structure: A critical part of…
October 15, 2018
Going beyond position – The limb isolation principle
Going beyond position - The limb isolation principle: Traditional BJJ puts positional…
October 14, 2018
Stay with it
Stay with it: One of the most common things I see when coaching is students giving…
October 13, 2018
The two ways
The two ways: When unarmed humans fight, there are two main ways they can inflict…
October 12, 2018
Having fun training Shane McMahon
Having fun training Shane McMahon of the WWE @wwe @shanemcmahonwwe - he is an outstanding…
October 11, 2018
Overseas adventures
Overseas adventures: Very pleased to announce three big overseas projects coming up in…
October 11, 2018
Changing the instructional video game
Changing the instructional video game: Dinner with the great Bernardo Faria and Michael…
October 9, 2018
Benefits of a system based approach to learning martial arts
Benefits of a system based approach to learning martial arts: most of you know that one…
October 8, 2018
After all the action and controversy at UFC 229
After all the action and controversy at UFC 229 on Saturday my favorite moment was…
October 7, 2018
The surest sign
The surest sign: A coach always wonders how far a student will go to get to their…
October 6, 2018
Ryan brothers dominate in Las Vegas
Ryan brothers dominate in Las Vegas: Gordon and Nicky Ryan were on fire at the Quintet 3…
October 4, 2018
Can you learn from a video?
Can you learn from a video? This is a question I am often asked. My answer is an…
October 3, 2018
The inestimable Matt Serra
The inestimable Matt Serra: One of my most important mentors in my development was Matt…
October 2, 2018
My two guillotine mentors
My two guillotine mentors: One of the reasons why I put such a heavy emphasis on…