October 3, 2021
Negate first – attack second
Negate first - attack second: Jiu jitsu can be a very scrappy game at times - especially…
October 1, 2021
Speed
Speed: Speed is a wonderful attribute in combat sports. In Jiu jitsu it is probably less…
September 30, 2021
The stronger your initial attack – the easier your follow up attacks
The stronger your initial attack - the easier your follow up attacks: It’s rather rare in…
September 25, 2021
Don’t tolerate controlling/dangerous grips
Don’t tolerate controlling/dangerous grips: Oftentimes in Jiu jitsu you will feel an…
September 18, 2021
Don’t just attack the submission – attack his base of support AND the submission
Don’t just attack the submission - attack his base of support AND the submission and…
September 11, 2021
Always look to create a viable threat
Always look to create a viable threat to your opponent whenever possible: One of the…
September 10, 2021
The enemy advances, we retreat
The enemy advances, we retreat. The enemy retreats, we pursue: In the ebb and flow of…
September 5, 2021
Start small, with a plan of how to take it all
Start small, with a plan of how to take it all: When you first come out to grapple with…
September 4, 2021
Everything important you ever do in Jiu jitsu
Everything important you ever do in Jiu jitsu will be done against strong resistance - be…
September 3, 2021
What are you known for on the mat?
What are you known for on the mat? In everyday life I am sure you are known by those…
September 1, 2021
Pressure
Pressure: Pressure over time is the single greatest determinant of victory. It is rare to…
August 29, 2021
You don’t have to rush
You don’t have to rush: There are some times in Jiu jitsu where both you and your…
August 28, 2021
The magic of angle
The magic of angle: Understand this - any time you are engaged with an opponent, any…
August 20, 2021
Hands
Hands: Whenever you are working for the major upper body body submissions - be aware that…
August 19, 2021
Resistance
Resistance: We never really know for sure what moves our opponent will do in a match -…
July 30, 2021
Control first or submission threat first?
Control first or submission threat first? When attacking the back, we are normally always…
July 27, 2021
In the gym you regret every minute of playing defense
In the gym you regret every minute of playing defense - it’s uncomfortable, frustrating…
July 23, 2021
Be quick to critique your own moves
Be quick to critique your own moves as you perform them. Develop a clear sense of when…
July 22, 2021
How far ahead do you think?
How far ahead do you think? We always get told not to focus only on the move we are…
July 11, 2021
The tighter your control at the onset of a submission hold the better…
The tighter your control at the onset of a submission hold the better you will be able to…