December 11, 2021
Athleticism
Athleticism: I think it’s fair to say most people in Jiu jitsu have a feeling that…
December 10, 2021
If you could have only one finishing hold for the rest of your life – what would it be?
If you could have only one finishing hold for the rest of your life - what would it be?…
December 9, 2021
When you’ve got one – you’ve often got another
When you’ve got one - you’ve often got another: We tend to think in terms of what’s right…
December 8, 2021
Contrasts
Contrasts: Look at this picture and you see a very strong contrast in application of…
December 7, 2021
Getting the gang together
Getting the gang together: Had a fun day of training with @georgesstpierre @timkennedymma…
December 6, 2021
Front Headlock DVD reminder
One of the most important submissions systems of them all - always available and can can…
December 6, 2021
A life of routine
A life of routine: We talk about a routine life as though it’s a bad thing - disparaging…
December 5, 2021
The power of the triangle
The power of the triangle: Oliver Taza had a fine win last night in the Emerald City…
December 4, 2021
In the midst of all defense are the seeds of offense
In the midst of all defense are the seeds of offense: It’s natural when an opponent…
December 3, 2021
Your opponent can never cover all the potential targets
You’re opponent can never cover all the potential targets: In all combat sports the basic…
December 2, 2021
Failure vs potential
Failure vs potential: When we look at our performance in Jiu jitsu we tend to lump…
December 1, 2021
What is Jiu jitsu really about?
What is Jiu jitsu really about? More than anything else Jiu Jitsu is about compensating…
November 30, 2021
You always go out alone
You always go out alone: Jiu jitsu is an odd sport insofar as it is practiced as a group…
November 29, 2021
Angle
Angle: We all figure out how early on in our development that is hard to attack someone…
November 28, 2021
Defense into offense
Defense into offense: The moves of Jiu jitsu are divided evenly into offense and defense.…
November 27, 2021
When one part of your body is in trouble – other parts have to come to the rescue
When one part of your body is in trouble - other parts have to come to the rescue: The…
November 26, 2021
If you want to move people – get under their center of gravity
If you want to move people - get under their center of gravity: it is never easy to move…
November 24, 2021
Extraordinary degrees of resistance
Extraordinary degrees of resistance: I’m sure you’ve had the experience of sparring with…
November 23, 2021
Interfering hands
Interfering hands: It always seems every time you go to hit a move from guard your…
November 22, 2021
Stacking the odds in your favor
Stacking the odds in your favor: Jiu jitsu is never easy, any time your engaged against…