October 31, 2023
Frames
Frames: When you’re in bottom position the single biggest need you have in order to be…
October 29, 2023
Heading to Boston
Heading to Boston: Waiting for my flight to Boston to film a video as part of the new…
October 28, 2023
Victory in Rome!
Victory in Rome! Outstanding South African athlete Luke Griffith @luke_griffithjj won…
October 26, 2023
In almost all the classic moves of Jiu jitsu…
In almost all the classic moves of Jiu jitsu your arms are merely connectors to your…
October 26, 2023
Unsure where to go next?
Unsure where to go next? You can never go wrong by chasing the back. In a world of…
October 25, 2023
Take your time when you have pressure positioning
Take your time when you have pressure positioning - time becomes a weapon when an…
October 24, 2023
Use your feet like hands
Use your feet like hands: The single biggest problem most people have when they begin Jiu…
October 23, 2023
Committing to a move
Committing to a move: We work in a sport where a move that is well executed 95% to…
October 21, 2023
Daniel Manasoiu wins again!
Daniel Manasoiu wins again! Straight off his victory at East Coast ADCC Trials where he…
October 20, 2023
Once you develop a strong primary move that opponents fear…
Once you develop a strong primary move that opponents fear - it’s much easier to develop…
October 18, 2023
The wisdom of the old masters
The wisdom of the old masters: The old masters of Japan who laid the foundations of our…
October 17, 2023
Jiu Jitsu exhibits the characteristics of both art and science
Jiu Jitsu exhibits the characteristics of both art and science: We usually make a pretty…
October 16, 2023
Strong performance at East Coast ADCC trials in Atlantic City!
Strong performance at East Coast ADCC trials in Atlantic City! Team New Wave had a fine…
October 12, 2023
They say position before submission, but another very important notion is PRESSURE BEFORE SUBMISSION.
They say position before submission, but another very important notion is PRESSURE BEFORE…
October 11, 2023
Routine
Routine: When most people say that a person lives a life of routine they mean it in a…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Off-mats and Philosophy
October 10, 2023
Learn new material all the time – but don’t forget to maintain your old strengths
Learn new material all the time - but don’t forget to maintain your old strengths: There…
October 9, 2023
The theoretical basis of the submission game in Jiu jitsu
The theoretical basis of the submission game in Jiu jitsu can be stated in a single…
October 7, 2023
How heavy an opponent feels on top of you is largely determined by…
How heavy an opponent feels on top of you is largely determined by how far you ca get…
October 6, 2023
Some moves come easily – others, not so much
Some moves come easily - others, not so much: I’m sure you’ve had the experience of going…
October 5, 2023
There are many virtues that will help your progress in Jiu jitsu and indeed, in life
There are many virtues that will help your progress in Jiu jitsu and indeed, in life.…