November 21, 2020
Every attack from bottom is first an attack on your opponents stance and balance
Every attack from bottom is first an attack on your opponents stance and balance: There…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
November 20, 2020
Articulate a broad vision first and then a sound means of getting there
Articulate a broad vision first and then a sound means of getting there: When I teach my…
November 19, 2020
First negate – then attack
First negate - then attack: Some of the most exhausting and frustrating sessions we have…
November 18, 2020
Hard work becomes easier when it’s done from a good stance
Hard work becomes easier when it’s done from a good stance: Jiu jitsu is a game played…
November 18, 2020
FEET TO FLOOR Volume 2
I am very happy to announce the launch today of my latest instructional video series FEET…
November 17, 2020
Using your feet for takedowns
Using your feet for takedowns: Most Jiu jitsu players spend the vast majority of their…
November 16, 2020
You can always come back to Jiu jitsu
You can always come back to Jiu jitsu: Life is complicated and often it creates times…
November 15, 2020
Pressure before submission
Pressure before submission: One of the great maxims of Jiu jitsu is “position before…
November 14, 2020
Mind, Body, Spirit
Mind: Calm but alert. Body: Relaxed but ready for short bursts of near maximum effort.…
November 13, 2020
The parable of the banker
The parable of the banker: Back in the late 1990’s when I was working as a bouncer in NYC…
November 12, 2020
Night shift
Night shift: When I first came to live in America in 1991 and settled in to study and…
November 10, 2020
Patience
Patience: They say that patience is a virtue. Normally we apply this wisdom in everyday…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Strategy & Tactics
November 10, 2020
All my instructional videos 50% off!!
BJJ Fanatics is having an early bird Black Friday sale today and tomorrow! All my…
November 9, 2020
People often ask me which techniques they should focus on in training.
People often ask me which techniques they should focus on in training. My answer is…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
November 8, 2020
Nothing good happens when you’re inside a closed guard
Nothing good happens when you’re inside a closed guard: In a grappling match, as long as…
November 7, 2020
Where there is danger there is sometimes opportunity
Where there is danger there is sometimes opportunity: The game of Jiu jitsu is…
November 6, 2020
The best takedown for Jiu jitsu
The best takedown for Jiu jitsu: Jiu jitsu is a grappling style mostly interested in…
November 5, 2020
Climbing rope
Climbing rope: The goal of grappling is control over your opponents body - and the two…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
November 4, 2020
Control time
Control time: Time is a huge factor in combat sports in many different ways. In grappling…
November 3, 2020
Symbols
Symbols: I am often asked why I sometimes present students with a knife or sword after a…