October 28, 2020
Regulating tension
Regulating tension: When you first began Jiu jitsu you probably had the same problem…
Competition,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
October 25, 2020
Reflections on a truly great athlete and career
Reflections on a truly great athlete and career: The great Khabib Nurmagomedov fought…
October 23, 2020
There are an infinite number of possibilities in a scramble – but there should be only one goal – the opponents back
There are an infinite number of possibilities in a scramble - but there should be only…
October 22, 2020
Two ways of studying Jiu jitsu
Two ways of studying Jiu jitsu: One of the beauties of Jiu jitsu is that you can approach…
Competition,Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Self-Defense
October 20, 2020
Jiu Jitsu mindset
Jiu Jitsu mindset: A question I am often asked is what are mental aspects of Jiu jitsu…
October 19, 2020
Reading your opponent
Reading your opponent: In daily life we all learn to read the body language of people…
October 14, 2020
Heel hooks in IBJJF competition
Heel hooks in IBJJF competition: The IBJJF made an important decision recently to allow…
October 13, 2020
If you can make an opponent stumble – whichever move you choose to perform next will be easy
If you can make an opponent stumble - whichever move you choose to perform next will be…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
October 12, 2020
Opportunity won’t last forever
Opportunity won’t last forever: Jiu jitsu is a game of movement. As the two athletes move…
October 9, 2020
Offensive and defensive initiative from guard
Offensive and defensive initiative from guard: Whenever you are in a competitive match…
October 7, 2020
Opening an “escape” for your opponent
Opening an “escape” for your opponent: When the mighty Mongols fought for world supremacy…
October 5, 2020
Control
Control: The fundamental goal of good Jiu jitsu is always control that leads to…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
October 4, 2020
Double trouble
Double trouble: When it comes to joint locks, here is a an axiom that once learned and…
October 3, 2020
Victory in Texas!!
Victory in Texas!! The squad went on a leg lock rampage tonight here in Austin Texas in a…
September 28, 2020
The basis of your confidence in your offense is the degree of confidence you have in your defense.
The basis of your confidence in your offense is the degree of confidence you have in your…
September 25, 2020
The two most significant rules in Jiu jitsu with regards the standing game
The two most significant rules in Jiu jitsu with regards the standing game: There are…
September 23, 2020
Read your opponent
Read your opponent: Competitive matches are a lot easier to win if you know what your…
September 20, 2020
Killers on the ground – competent on the feet
Killers on the ground - competent on the feet: Over the years I’ve had the honor of…
September 14, 2020
Plotting
Plotting: one of the great things about grappling martial arts is they often offer you…
September 13, 2020
Victory in Connecticut!!
Victory in Connecticut!! Neiman Gracie won a brilliant victory tonight via flawless…