July 10, 2021
The majority of every match will be spent in neutral positions…
The majority of every match will be spent in neutral positions where neither of you has…
July 5, 2021
Even when in defense…
Even when in defense - train your mind to look for counter offense. If your mind is…
June 29, 2021
When you get an opponent off balance he will be open for attack
When you get an opponent off balance he will be open for attack. When you get a good…
June 27, 2021
Increasing strength, endurance, tenacity…
Increasing strength, endurance, tenacity and all the other attributes of your body and…
June 24, 2021
Over budget
Over budget: It seems every time we go buy something or invest in some project, the…
June 9, 2021
Submission holds and failure
Submission holds and failure: Submission requires total focus of bodily energy for a long…
June 4, 2021
So often our natural inclination is to turn and run from danger
So often our natural inclination is to turn and run from danger - but in Jiu Jitsu it is…
June 2, 2021
Breaking rules
Breaking rules: There are many general rules that we usually observe in Jiu jitsu “don’t…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
May 30, 2021
Kuzushi
Kuzushi: Most Jiu jitsu student know that the act of off balancing an opponent is…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
May 19, 2021
What’s your mindset here?
What’s your mindset here? You’re under attack. A stud opponent has your leg in a…
May 15, 2021
Getting out of a bad situation is good…
Getting out of a bad situation is good - but much better is getting out of a bad…
May 14, 2021
Dual threats
Dual threats: Quite often when attacking with submission holds you can create a threat…
May 8, 2021
One strong threat will create defensive over reactions
One strong threat will create defensive over reactions - THAT’S the best time to attack!…
May 5, 2021
Danger zones and safe zones
Danger zones and safe zones: Any time you pass through dangerous territory you would…
May 4, 2021
Your game will be made vastly more effective by…
Your game will be made vastly more effective by having one or two truly strong attacks…
April 26, 2021
Every fighter has his favorite weapons
Every fighter has his favorite weapons - but keep in mind that the single greatest weapon…
April 25, 2021
Defense in depth
Defense in depth: Most of you know that I put an extraordinarily high value on defense…
April 22, 2021
Peeling hands
Peeling hands: Always remember that most grappling techniques begin with grip. The hands…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
April 21, 2021
It all starts with push and pull
It all starts with push and pull: once you come to grips with an opponent there will…
April 19, 2021
Pace
Pace: The three biggest factors that will determine the outcome of a match will always be…