March 14, 2021
Opening gambits
Opening gambits: Jiu jitsu is a game with a lot of chaos built into it that prevents us…
March 13, 2021
If your back is on the floor – then you know that your opponent can’t get to your back
If your back is on the floor - then you know that your opponent can’t get to your back:…
March 12, 2021
When the work is done
When the work is done: One of the clearest signs that you have a sustainable training…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Off-mats and Philosophy
March 11, 2021
Don’t give it away for free (unless you’re setting a trap)
Don’t give it away for free (unless you’re setting a trap): The grip fighting that…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
March 9, 2021
Going beyond pinning
Going beyond pinning: The basic theme of Jiu jitsu is of getting to dominant upper body…
March 8, 2021
How good are you at getting out of bad positions?
How good are you at getting out of bad positions? Whenever people ask me to diagnose…
March 7, 2021
Breaking balance
Breaking balance: People will tell you all the time about the power of body weight to…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
March 6, 2021
Working the sidelines
Working the sidelines: The best place to train in the room is of course, out on the mat.…
March 5, 2021
Priorities
Priorities: Any time you’re in a bad situation it is imperative that you prioritize the…
March 4, 2021
Open guard knees to chest
Open guard knees to chest: People talk about posture all the time in Jiu jitsu -…
March 3, 2021
Only one position truly merges position and submission – the back
Only one position truly merges position and submission - the back: If you look at the…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Back Attacks,Strategy & Tactics
March 2, 2021
Plot your next move
Plot your next move: There are times in Jiu jitsu where you have to move quickly and keep…
March 1, 2021
Getting under an opponents center of gravity is the key to any lifting throw or sweep
Getting under an opponents center of gravity is the key to any lifting throw or sweep:…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Takedowns
February 28, 2021
Back home in Puerto Rico!
Back home in Puerto Rico! It was great to back in the gym today training the juniors for…
February 27, 2021
Victory in Texas!!
Victory in Texas!! Craig Jones and Gordon Ryan both won brilliant submission victories…
February 25, 2021
Showdown in Texas tomorrow night
Showdown in Texas tomorrow night: Tomorrow night night In Austin Texas. Squad seniors…
February 23, 2021
The ultimate submission
The ultimate submission: We all have our favorite submission holds - in time I hope you…
February 22, 2021
Your legs versus his head
Your legs vs his head: One of the basic features of Jiu jitsu is the notion of…
February 21, 2021
Taking yourself to a new level
Taking yourself to a new level - front headlocks and the example of Craig Jones: At any…
Competition,Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Competition Commentary,Mental Skills & Development
February 20, 2021
Control the hips
Control the hips: The only scoring position from the back in Jiu Jitsu is rear mount.…