November 18, 2022
Nicholas Meregali and Giancarlo Bodoni and myself
Nicholas Meregali and Giancarlo Bodoni and myself waiting for the absolute weight…
November 16, 2022
Ninety percent of your opponents takedown defense
Ninety percent of your opponents takedown defense and counter offense comes from his…
November 15, 2022
I am very happy to announce the release of my latest instructional video STANDING2GROUND: POSITIONAL DOMINANCE
I am very happy to announce the release of my latest instructional video STANDING2GROUND:…
November 14, 2022
Anticipating failure
Anticipating failure: It’s good to be confident with your favorite moves and believe that…
November 13, 2022
Getting weak
Getting weak: I flew up to Boston today to film a new instructional video for…
November 12, 2022
Speed kills
Speed kills: Last night in Dallas Luke Griffith won his match against rising star…
November 12, 2022
Victory in Dallas!
Victory in Dallas! Luke Griffith won a beautiful victory over ADCC sensation Haisam Rida…
November 10, 2022
Getting ready for the show!
Getting ready for the show! Luke Griffith @luke_griffithjj has been training hard for his…
November 9, 2022
The mount as a grappling pin
The mount as a grappling pin: The mounted position is the most desired position in…
November 9, 2022
When it’s over
When it’s over: When sparring or a match is over it tempting to just let emotion fill…
November 7, 2022
Merging defense and offense
Merging defense and offense: When an opponent attacks with a given move your first…
November 7, 2022
Big Dan Manasoiu wins Emerald City grappling event in Atlantic City in fine form
Big Dan Manasoiu wins Emerald City grappling event in Atlantic City in fine form!…
November 5, 2022
The one thing a coach can never give you
The one thing a coach can never give you: A coach can help your technique and your…
November 4, 2022
Walking in the front door
Walking in the front door: When you first come to engage with an opponent you will almost…
November 3, 2022
Crowds
Crowds: Interesting things start to happen when you go to perform in front of a crowd.…
November 2, 2022
When you’re winning – take your time
When you’re winning - take your time: In Jiu jitsu it pays to get out of bad situations…
November 1, 2022
Intensity
Intensity: The first thing you’ll notice when you compare a competition match or a very…
October 31, 2022
Falling in love with a technique
Falling in love with a technique: I’m sure you have a favorite pair of shoes, or favorite…
October 30, 2022
Your two biggest positional goals – the back and the mount
Your two biggest positional goals - the back and the mount: When you first begin Jiu…
October 29, 2022
Jiu jitsu with Mr Tom Hardy
Jiu jitsu with Mr Tom Hardy: The team had a blast training the last two days with the…