November 21, 2020
Every attack from bottom is first an attack on your opponents stance and balance
Every attack from bottom is first an attack on your opponents stance and balance: There…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
November 20, 2020
Articulate a broad vision first and then a sound means of getting there
Articulate a broad vision first and then a sound means of getting there: When I teach my…
November 19, 2020
First negate – then attack
First negate - then attack: Some of the most exhausting and frustrating sessions we have…
November 15, 2020
Pressure before submission
Pressure before submission: One of the great maxims of Jiu jitsu is “position before…
November 14, 2020
Mind, Body, Spirit
Mind: Calm but alert. Body: Relaxed but ready for short bursts of near maximum effort.…
November 10, 2020
Patience
Patience: They say that patience is a virtue. Normally we apply this wisdom in everyday…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Strategy & Tactics
November 7, 2020
Where there is danger there is sometimes opportunity
Where there is danger there is sometimes opportunity: The game of Jiu jitsu is…
November 5, 2020
Climbing rope
Climbing rope: The goal of grappling is control over your opponents body - and the two…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
November 4, 2020
Control time
Control time: Time is a huge factor in combat sports in many different ways. In grappling…
November 1, 2020
First contact
First contact: Grappling sports are all about making contact and keeping contact in order…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
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 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 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…
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…