January 6, 2020
Where is his energy going?
Where is his energy going? When you get a grip upon an opponent there two possible…
December 30, 2019
If you can get an opponents hands to the floor whilst working from open guard – the attacks come easy
If you can get an opponents hands to the floor whilst working from open guard - the…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
December 25, 2019
Break an opponents stance and balance
The single biggest determinant of your success or failure from open guard will be your…
Open Guard,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
December 24, 2019
When there are ten thousand possibilities the smart thing is to focus on a few good one
When there are ten thousand possibilities the smart thing is to focus on a few good one:…
December 22, 2019
Controlling the Action/reaction reflex is the single most artful aspect of Jiu Jitsu
Controlling the Action/reaction reflex is the single most artful aspect of Jiu Jitsu: It…
December 20, 2019
If you can get both your opponents feet to leave the mat – he will be very hard pressed indeed to stop you scoring
If you can get both your opponents feet to leave the mat - he will be very hard pressed…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Takedowns,Strategy & Tactics
December 17, 2019
Where would you go from here?
Where would you go from here? You enter ashi garami - your opponent immediately begins to…
December 16, 2019
It all begins with measure of distance
It all begins with measure of distance: When you begin in open guard with an opponent in…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Mental Skills & Development,Strategy & Tactics
December 15, 2019
There is ALWAYS a possibility right there in front of you
There is ALWAYS a possibility right there in front of you: Once you lay your hands on…
December 13, 2019
Victory in Las Vegas!!
Victory in Las Vegas!! Gordon Ryan and Craig Jones were on fire last night in Las Vegas…
December 10, 2019
When you can break your opponents stance you can dominate from anywhere – even underneath an opponent
When you can break your opponents stance you can dominate from anywhere - even underneath…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
December 9, 2019
Freaking out isn’t going to help
Freaking out isn’t going to help: It is natural when you find yourself in a bad situation…
December 8, 2019
Victory in Texas!!
Victory in Texas!! Gordon Ryan won a great match here in Houston tonight against the…
December 7, 2019
Weigh in completed in Houston Texas
Weigh in completed in Houston Texas: Gordon Ryan weighed in with the great wrestler, Bo…
December 7, 2019
Plotting your next move
Plotting your next move: as much as we all aspire to have a high success rate for the…
December 5, 2019
Don’t worry about the speed with which you move – concern yourself with the distance you have to cover
Don’t worry about the speed with which you move - concern yourself with the distance you…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
December 2, 2019
Protect your position first, but keep your eyes open for the possibility of submission at all times
Protect your position first, but keep your eyes open for the possibility of submission at…
December 1, 2019
Big win for juggernaut Nicky Rod!
Big win for juggernaut Nicky Rod! Nick Rodriguez had a barn burning grappling match over…
November 29, 2019
Let the other guy feel the stress
Let the other guy feel the stress: A common problem i observe is that of athletes doing a…
November 27, 2019
A master of position must perfect chest to chest and chest to back pins, but a master of SUBMISSION must go behind this and actively seek LIMB ISOLATION as the basis of his craft
A master of position must perfect chest to chest and chest to back pins, but a master of…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics