April 9, 2019
Negation
Negation: A huge part of winning in Jiu Jitsu is the negative game of SHUTTING DOWN YOUR…
March 18, 2019
Pins and transitions
Pins and transitions: Very often when I coach Jiu Jitsu i see players get into a mindset…
North-South Position,Positions, Pins & Pin Escapes,Strategy & Tactics
March 4, 2019
Negate first – attack second
Negate first - attack second: A big part of my coaching philosophy whenever you are in…
February 28, 2019
Submissions – It’s an all or nothing game
Submissions - It’s an all or nothing game: There is a temporal order to Jiu Jitsu that is…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
February 18, 2019
Many will look – few will see
Many will look - few will see: A sizable portion of any grappling match just looks like a…
February 15, 2019
If your submission game is strong
If your submission game is strong, it does not matter how far behind on points you are,…
February 14, 2019
Becoming dangerous from bottom position
Becoming dangerous from bottom position: In Jiu Jitsu Your first responsibility in bottom…
February 12, 2019
As thrilling as the big stage is – in truth it is not there that the outcome of a bout is determined.
As thrilling as the big stage is - in truth it is not there that the outcome of a bout is…
January 29, 2019
Variations in intensity – the wisdom of the hunter
Variations in intensity - the wisdom of the hunter: When it is time to attack an opponent…
January 20, 2019
Distance control
Distance control: Whenever you go in to engage your opponent there will be a standoff…
January 8, 2019
Opposing goals
Opposing goals: Part of what makes Jiu Jitsu so fascinating is that is many situations…
January 7, 2019
Position and submission
Position and submission: Most students of Jiu Jitsu are told from their first class the…
January 1, 2019
Organized Knowledge
Organized Knowledge: I am sure that most of you are aware that a big part of my coaching…
December 24, 2018
Into the vortex
Into the vortex: There are two modes of Jiu Jitsu that must be mastered as you go deeper…
December 19, 2018
The two ways
The two ways: Whenever you go out to battle an opponent there are two main approaches you…
December 11, 2018
Divide and conquer
Divide and conquer: Some days the task of mastering the many skills of Jiu Jitsu can…
November 29, 2018
Start strong to finish strong
Start strong to finish strong: In any session of Jiu Jitsu, whether in the gym or on the…
September 30, 2018
A sense of direction
A sense of direction: When you have a clear sense of direction and know exactly what you…
August 22, 2018
Restricting options
Restricting options: The pattern of all good jiu jitsu is the same - JIU JITSU IS THE ART…
August 10, 2018
The great divide
The great divide: There are two approaches to winning in jiu jitsu. The first are…