January 24, 2020
Angle
Angle: The human body is set up very well to defend attacks coming from directly in front…
January 23, 2020
Jiu Jitsu is not about perfection
Jiu Jitsu is not about perfection. Not even the best among us have perfect Jiu Jitsu -…
January 22, 2020
Heels or toes?
Heels or toes? A lot of what determines the effectiveness of a given move is unseen by…
January 21, 2020
One of the great balance breaking methods in Jiu Jitsu
One of the great balance breaking methods in Jiu Jitsu: Pull the upper body with your…
January 19, 2020
Figure out where the threat is coming from and position your defense accordingly
Figure out where the threat is coming from and position your defense accordingly: you…
January 17, 2020
If his hands are on the mat – they aren’t on you
If you can make an opponent involuntarily put his hands to the mat to recover balance…
January 16, 2020
I’m very happy to announce the release today of my latest instructional video GO FURTHER FASTER
I’m very happy to announce the release today of my latest instructional video GO FURTHER…
January 15, 2020
HE WILL FALL TO HIS BUTT
There aren’t many certainties in life - but there is one certainty I’ve learned in Jiu…
January 14, 2020
The fundamental choice in Jiu Jitsu – inside control or outside control
The fundamental choice in Jiu Jitsu - inside control or outside control: When it comes…
Passing the Guard,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Guards
January 13, 2020
When you can put a strong mans hand behind his back you make him into a weakling
When you can put a strong mans hand behind his back you make him into a weakling: There…
Kimura / Americana / Omoplata,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
January 12, 2020
Removing a potential base of support prior to a sweep
Removing a potential base of support prior to a sweep: Sweeping tough opponents from open…
January 11, 2020
Approach what you really want indirectly
Approach what you really want indirectly: We are involved in a sport where all the main…
January 11, 2020
Helping where you can
Helping where you can: I am sure many of you have been reading as I have of the terrible…
January 10, 2020
Work in pairs, triples and quadruples
Work in pairs, triples and quadruples: Having a strong offensive move is a wonderful…
January 8, 2020
Your stance and posture is the basis of everything you do in this sport
A Jiu Jitsu player can learn to live with many things, a broken arm, a broken leg, hell,…
January 7, 2020
Head position
Head position: Most humans are four limbed creatures - but grapplers must learn to use…
January 6, 2020
Where is his energy going?
Where is his energy going? When you get a grip upon an opponent there two possible…
January 6, 2020
Where should I start from open guard?
Where should I start from open guard? One of the problems associated with open guard is…
January 3, 2020
A test for yourself
A test for yourself: Next time you are inactive due to injury or travel or isolation,…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development