September 30, 2023
On the road to Houston
On the road to Houston: Driving in to Houston for the big WNO show tomorrow night…
September 29, 2023
Dual threats
Dual threats: We always talk about position and submission as though it is either/or; but…
September 28, 2023
Getting ready
Getting ready: This Sunday night in Houston Texas, Gordon Ryan will take in the…
September 27, 2023
Starting up in Boston
Starting up in Boston: My journey into instructional videos at BJJ Fanatics was helped…
September 26, 2023
The great Rodolfo Viera
Today we had the honor of working alongside one of the greatest athletes in the history…
September 25, 2023
All reversals and sweeps score the same
All reversals and sweeps score the same: In most grappling sports there are rewards for…
September 24, 2023
Direction of force
Direction of force: When it comes time to apply breaking pressure on a good one of the…
September 22, 2023
Finding balance
Finding balance: When you look at world championships competitions it’s often quite a…
September 21, 2023
You step on the mat alone
You step on the mat alone: In Jiu jitsu and in life - you’re always surrounded by people…
September 20, 2023
Work your way to a position rather than jump to a position
Work your way to a position rather than jump to a position: Superior position is always…
September 18, 2023
Gaining prior advantage
Gaining prior advantage: Jiu jitsu is founded upon the principle of advantage - WHENEVER…
September 17, 2023
Luke Griffith victorious in Poland!
Luke Griffith victorious in Poland! Outstanding South African jiu jitsu student Luke…
September 16, 2023
Attack his stance first – everything else second
Attack his stance first - everything else second: The strength of an opponents defense is…
September 14, 2023
If it ain’t tight – it ain’t right
If it ain’t tight - it ain’t right: The first goal when applying submission hold is to…
September 13, 2023
Your power is in your hips and legs
Your power is in your hips and legs: We humans are physically a rather feeble bunch…
September 12, 2023
Step on the mat with a purpose
Step on the mat with a purpose: Most people step on the mat to train with a sense of…
September 11, 2023
Precision
Precision: The more precise you are with your mechanics the more effective your moves…
September 10, 2023
Victory in Chicago!
Victory in Chicago! The juniors had a great day at the big ADCC Open event in Chicago…
September 8, 2023
The first battle is always inside your own mind
The first battle is always inside your own mind: Whenever we are in a critical situation,…
September 8, 2023
Surprise
Surprise: of all the elements that can make for a successful entry into a move - surprise…