July 31, 2022
One of the great powers of the mount position – asphyxiation
One of the great powers of the mount position - asphyxiation: Pins are part of the heart…
July 30, 2022
Submissions never begin in a completed state
Submissions never begin in a completed state: When you think of a perfect submission hold…
July 29, 2022
If you can control an opponents movement – you control the game
If you can control an opponents movement - you control the game: Moving targets are hard…
July 28, 2022
If you are unstable – anyone on top of you will also be unstable
If you are unstable - anyone on top of you will also be unstable: When you pin someone…
July 27, 2022
Use your hands to take away their ability to post their hands and form a base of support
Use your hands to take away their ability to post their hands and form a base of support…
July 26, 2022
Hands
Hands: Your hands and feet are your primary connectors to your opponents body. The hands…
July 25, 2022
Anyone can train when they want to…
Anyone can train when they want to. Whether you reach your potential or not will be…
July 24, 2022
It ain’t over till it’s over
It ain’t over till it’s over: A common tendency among developing athletes when working…
July 23, 2022
The power of the hips and legs
The power of the hips and legs: The human body is generally unimpressive as a combative…
July 22, 2022
Plotting your next move
Plotting your next move: One of the most useful abilities to develop in Jiu jitsu is that…
July 21, 2022
Rites of passage
Rites of passage: Almost all my adult life I lived in NYC so I never bought a car. I…
July 20, 2022
The story of Rory MacDonald and his walkout music
The story of Rory MacDonald and his walkout music: One of the most distinctive elements…
July 19, 2022
Elbows
Elbows: Next time you’re struggling for offensive ideas against a tough opponent,…
July 17, 2022
Top and bottom
Top and bottom: When most people begin the sport of Jiu jitsu they almost always do…
July 16, 2022
When you control the head and shoulders – you control everything
When you control the head and shoulders - you control everything: When it’s time to…
July 15, 2022
Victory in Austin!
Victory in Austin! Team New Wave won five out of five matches tonight here in Austin at…
July 15, 2022
Finding your favorite moves
Finding your favorite moves: This game is built around the idea of knowing ENOUGH about…
July 13, 2022
Getting ready
Getting ready: Tomorrow night in Austin Texas @flograppling will host the finale to their…
July 12, 2022
Physical pressure
Physical pressure: Submission is the aim of our sport. There are two paths to submission.…
July 11, 2022
Closing distance
Closing distance: Most jiu jitsu students have a tendency to think the action starts when…