August 5, 2019
When the action starts – have a plan of attack
When the action starts - have a plan of attack: It is very difficult to impose yourself…
August 1, 2019
Keep your body warm, your mind calculating and your heart cold
Keep your body warm, your mind calculating and your heart cold: Everyone has their own…
July 30, 2019
Indirect attacks
Indirect attacks: When you first begin studying Jiu Jitsu you learn your first basic…
July 27, 2019
Let the incredible power of combinations take your game to a new level
Let the incredible power of combinations take your game to a new level: Imagine you knew…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Strategy & Tactics
July 24, 2019
You can’t close all the doors…and neither can your opponent
You can’t close all the doors...and neither can your opponent: A big part of what makes…
July 23, 2019
Getting good at offense quickly – learn to get to the back – the remarkable case of Nick Rodríguez
Getting good at offense quickly - learn to get to the back - the remarkable case of Nick…
July 22, 2019
Set the wedges, levers and fulcrums first – apply force second
Set the wedges, levers and fulcrums first - apply force second: One of the most common…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
July 13, 2019
Climb – don’t jump
Climb - don’t jump: When we go to engage our opponent we must have a goal in mind -…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
July 11, 2019
The battle for space
The battle for space: In Jiu Jitsu the aims/goals of the top athlete are usually…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
July 3, 2019
The Iron Law of Speed vs Control
The Iron Law of Speed vs Control: When we go to engage with an opponent, a basic choice…
July 1, 2019
Two different approaches to submission
Two different approaches to submission: I have always taught Jiu Jitsu as the art and…
June 13, 2019
There is always an opening somewhere
There is always an opening somewhere: So often when we go against a skilled opponent it…
June 12, 2019
Defensive responsibility
Defensive responsibility: It is crucial for your development to understand the golden…
June 11, 2019
Grey zones
Grey zones: When we begin Jiu Jitsu we are immediately given a clear sense of good and…
June 11, 2019
Your finishing rate is heavily influenced by your entering rate
Your finishing rate is heavily influenced by your entering rate: when we think of what it…
June 6, 2019
Hand control
Hand control: One of the truly foundational skills of the grappling arts is GRIP. Only…
May 28, 2019
The greatest submission in all of Jiu Jitsu
The greatest submission in all of Jiu Jitsu: I teach six complete submission systems…
May 24, 2019
Escapes – psychology and physicality
Escapes - psychology and physicality: I have said this before and will say it again -…
May 12, 2019
In all combat sports I observe the iron law of OFFENSIVE OUTPUT
In all combat sports I observe the iron law of OFFENSIVE OUTPUT - IN ANY COMPETITIVE…
April 25, 2019
Remove the impediments first to get to what you really want
Remove the impediments first to get to what you really want: Everything we do in the…