April 8, 2020
The less time you spend directly in front of your opponents legs – the better
The less time you spend directly in front of your opponents legs - the better: Whenever…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
April 5, 2020
If he can’t grip you he can’t control you – if he can’t control you he can’t attack you
If he can’t grip you he can’t control you - if he can’t control you he can’t attack you:…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
April 4, 2020
Letting your opponent pick his poison
Letting your opponent pick his poison: It’s always impressive to see an athlete impose…
April 2, 2020
Back in time
Back in time: Here is an old clip from around 2005-6 featuring me teaching a young…
March 30, 2020
When in doubt
When in doubt...Jiu Jitsu is a complicated sport with a requirement on your part to learn…
March 28, 2020
When you encounter resistance – do you see closed doors or open doors?
When you encounter resistance - do you see closed doors or open doors? If there is one…
March 27, 2020
The three routes to victory in combat sports
The three routes to victory in combat sports - the first is to have such PERFECT…
March 24, 2020
If you understand exactly what the main underlying body movement patterns of Jiu Jitsu are – you can shut them down
If you understand exactly what the main underlying body movement patterns of Jiu Jitsu…
March 23, 2020
My philosophy of attack in Jiu Jitsu can be stated in a single sentence
My philosophy of attack in Jiu Jitsu can be stated in a single sentence. Learn to attack…
March 22, 2020
When you have a good position – TAKE YOUR TIME
When you have a good position - TAKE YOUR TIME: One of the traits of good Jiu Jitsu…
March 21, 2020
What are your next two moves if this one fails?
What are your next two moves if this one fails? One of the great features of Jiu Jitsu is…
March 20, 2020
Grey zones
Grey zones: Most of the time in Jiu Jitsu we like to push the game towards certainties.…
March 19, 2020
Ever try to untie complex knot under pressure?
Ever try to untie complex knot under pressure? Did getting emotional or hyped up or…
Competition,Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development,Strategy & Tactics
March 18, 2020
The two most important parts of the body to control – head and hips
The two most important parts of the body to control - head and hips: Never lose track of…
Competition,Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
March 14, 2020
When you can’t get the breakthrough with your hands – strangle with your legs
When you can’t get the breakthrough with your hands - strangle with your legs: Probably…
March 12, 2020
Gaining a superpower
Gaining a superpower: Imagine if you were offered to power of being able to see five…
March 8, 2020
Fighting the big guys – the story of Nick Ronan
Fighting the big guys - the story of Nick Ronan: This weekend in England, talented junior…
March 7, 2020
Big wins at a fun day of competition at local event for Gordon Ryan and Nathalia Santoro
Big wins at a fun day of competition at local event for Gordon Ryan and Nathalia Santoro:…
March 3, 2020
Sometimes you just know you done f**ked up
Sometimes you just know you done f**ked up...One of the surest signs of progress in Jiu…
March 1, 2020
Victory in Boston!
Victory in Boston! At the BJJ Fanatics 170 pound tournament tonight junior squad members…