February 28, 2024
First workout in California!
First workout in California! Giancarlo had his first workout here in Costa Mesa…
February 27, 2024
Back on stage!
Back on stage! Giancarlo Bodoni will compete this Thursday February 29th In Costa Mesa,…
February 26, 2024
If you’re going to bear an opponent’s weight – make sure your structure is sound
If you’re going to bear an opponent’s weight - make sure your structure is sound. The…
February 25, 2024
Setting traps
Setting traps: You are engaged in a sport where your opponent knows most of the moves…
February 24, 2024
Jiu jitsu meets everyday life
Jiu jitsu meets everyday life: I am certain everyone who reads this has had two life…
February 23, 2024
Pathways
Pathways: There are goals that you want in a match - an opponents back, control of both…
February 22, 2024
Nobody ever solved a puzzle better by getting emotional
Nobody ever solved a puzzle better by getting emotional - jiu jitsu is just dynamic…
February 21, 2024
I will be teaching a no gi Jiu jitsu seminar …
I will be teaching a no gi Jiu jitsu seminar alongside Gordon Ryan at the Arnold Classic…
February 21, 2024
The way of all progress
The way of all progress: There is an odd element to making progress in Jiu jitsu and…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
February 21, 2024
I will be teaching a no gi Jiu jitsu seminar alongside Gordon Ryan at the Arnold Classic Fitness Expo
I will be teaching a no gi Jiu jitsu seminar alongside Gordon Ryan at the Arnold Classic…
February 18, 2024
Control is control
Control is control: Much is made of the difference between gi and no gi Jiu jitsu. There…
February 17, 2024
Keep attacking their balance
Keep attacking their balance and breaking their stance and every subsequent attack will…
February 16, 2024
When you work in combinations the first attack has to either be real or indistinguishable from a real attack
When you work in combinations the first attack has to either be real or indistinguishable…
February 15, 2024
How do you know a move is good for you?
How do you know a move is good for you? Think about your everyday life. A simple test to…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
February 14, 2024
It’s difficult to enter into attacks through the front door
It’s difficult to enter into attacks through the front door on a skilled opponent. Most…
February 13, 2024
If you can limit an opponents hip movement whilst also shutting down his feet…
If you can limit an opponents hip movement whilst also shutting down his feet - much of…
February 13, 2024
Strangleholds are the KO punch of grappling
Strangleholds are the KO punch of grappling. They can end a match at any time regardless…
February 12, 2024
Use your pins to create discomfort
Use your pins to create discomfort and you’ll create stronger defensive reactions upon…
February 11, 2024
Movement
Movement: The number one detractor of movement quality is EXCESS TENSION. You definitely…
February 10, 2024
When you’re in a winning position have the presence of mind to consider what your opponents counters will be
When you’re in a winning position have the presence of mind to consider what your…