April 11, 2022
Stop the attack…and then what?
Stop the attack…and then what? Traditional jiu jitsu is an inherently conservative game.…
April 7, 2022
Attacking the whole body
Attacking the whole body: The single most important factor in how effective your attacks…
March 27, 2022
A solid start makes an easier path to the finish
A solid start makes an easier path to the finish: Jiu jitsu is a lot like life - we…
March 9, 2022
When you’re climbing a rope or ladder – it’s always one step at a time
When you’re climbing a rope or ladder - it’s always one step at a time: The general…
February 23, 2022
Alarm clocks and Jiu jitsu
Alarm clocks and Jiu jitsu: Imagine a friend challenged you to solve a fairly complex…
February 17, 2022
If he can’t grip you, then he can’t control you
If he can’t grip you, then he can’t control you: It’s often a good idea to focus on…
February 4, 2022
Neither of you is the same person in the tenth minute of a tough match as you were in the first minute
Neither of you is the same person in the tenth minute of a tough match as you were in the…
January 27, 2022
Pressure
Pressure: The single greatest determinant of victory or defeat in grappling is the…
January 24, 2022
When you’ve got a simple goal…
When you’ve got a simple goal…Very often Jiu jitsu requires us to enter into fast and…
January 19, 2022
Finding your pace
Finding your pace: One of the most important factors in determining the outcome of a…
January 11, 2022
How your opponent behaves in a match is largely determined by you
How your opponent behaves in a match is largely determined by you: When you have a match…
December 15, 2021
Two mindsets in Jiu jitsu
Two mindsets in Jiu jitsu: When it comes to attacking an opponent there are two mindsets.…
December 4, 2021
In the midst of all defense are the seeds of offense
In the midst of all defense are the seeds of offense: It’s natural when an opponent…
December 3, 2021
Your opponent can never cover all the potential targets
You’re opponent can never cover all the potential targets: In all combat sports the basic…
November 28, 2021
Defense into offense
Defense into offense: The moves of Jiu jitsu are divided evenly into offense and defense.…
November 24, 2021
Extraordinary degrees of resistance
Extraordinary degrees of resistance: I’m sure you’ve had the experience of sparring with…
November 22, 2021
Stacking the odds in your favor
Stacking the odds in your favor: Jiu jitsu is never easy, any time your engaged against…
October 22, 2021
Traps
Traps: If you face an opponent in a fiercely combative stance and posture you leave him…
October 12, 2021
Finishing grip first or control grip first?
Finishing grip first or control grip first? There are some submission holds that involve…
October 4, 2021
When your opponents goes to initiate movement you’ve got two choices
When your opponents goes to initiate movement you’ve got two choices - either try to STOP…