April 11, 2020
Learn to create multiple threats to break through tough defenses
Learn to create multiple threats to break through tough defenses: The higher the skill…
April 10, 2020
Making first contact with your opponent – start with hands and head
Making first contact with your opponent - start with hands and head: All grappling…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
April 9, 2020
Identify the potential threat(s) and negate it – then go to work
Identify the potential threat(s) and negate it - then go to work: The most obvious and…
April 8, 2020
The less time you spend directly in front of your opponents legs – the better
The less time you spend directly in front of your opponents legs - the better: Whenever…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
April 7, 2020
Two things you need
Two things you need: The first is a clear sense of what you want to accomplish. The…
April 6, 2020
The power of observation
The power of observation: There are many great learning tools in Jiu Jitsu - I always…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
April 5, 2020
If he can’t grip you he can’t control you – if he can’t control you he can’t attack you
If he can’t grip you he can’t control you - if he can’t control you he can’t attack you:…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
April 4, 2020
Letting your opponent pick his poison
Letting your opponent pick his poison: It’s always impressive to see an athlete impose…
April 3, 2020
From open guard on a standing opponent
From open guard on a standing opponent: Dominate the head and dominate the space between…
April 2, 2020
Back in time
Back in time: Here is an old clip from around 2005-6 featuring me teaching a young…
April 1, 2020
Worried about forward stacking pressure when you’re going for your favorite submissions from bottom?
Worried about forward stacking pressure when you’re going for your favorite submissions…