April 17, 2021
A strange and wonderful thing about this sport…
A strange and wonderful thing about this sport is that no matter how bad a position in…
April 14, 2021
Don’t be afraid to take a step back sometimes
Don’t be afraid to take a step back sometimes: Jiu jitsu is a game of pressure. As such…
April 9, 2021
Stripping away choice
Stripping away choice: The essential nature of Jiu jitsu can be explained very easily. At…
April 8, 2021
Create a strong initial threat and you will own the next move
Create a strong initial threat and you will own the next move: If you can put your…
April 6, 2021
Hands and head
Hands and head: When you first make contact with an opponent whether it be standing or…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
April 2, 2021
Defensive soundness
Defensive soundness: I’m sure you’ve all been to a boxing match and heard fools in the…
April 1, 2021
Priorities
Priorities: In any given second by second scenario in Jiu jitsu there is a LOT going on.…
March 31, 2021
What opportunities do you see in this moment?
What opportunities do you see in this moment? Could act upon them in the time available?…
March 30, 2021
The not-so-gentle art
The not-so-gentle art: Jiu jitsu, like all combat sports, aspires towards maximum…
March 19, 2021
The power of escape
The power of escape: When we think of powerful moves in Jiu jitsu you typically picture a…
Positions, Pins & Pin Escapes,Mental Skills & Development,Strategy & Tactics
March 18, 2021
NEW WAVE JIU JITSU
I am very happy to announce the release of the first instructional video of the NEW WAVE…
March 17, 2021
Getting out of trouble – and putting the other guy into trouble
Getting out of trouble - and putting the other guy into trouble: If there is one skill in…
Positions, Pins & Pin Escapes,Mental Skills & Development,Strategy & Tactics
March 16, 2021
Tension and relaxation
Tension and relaxation: Jiu jitsu is a game that requires from us great variations in…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
March 14, 2021
Opening gambits
Opening gambits: Jiu jitsu is a game with a lot of chaos built into it that prevents us…
March 11, 2021
Don’t give it away for free (unless you’re setting a trap)
Don’t give it away for free (unless you’re setting a trap): The grip fighting that…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
March 7, 2021
Breaking balance
Breaking balance: People will tell you all the time about the power of body weight to…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
March 5, 2021
Priorities
Priorities: Any time you’re in a bad situation it is imperative that you prioritize the…
March 4, 2021
Open guard knees to chest
Open guard knees to chest: People talk about posture all the time in Jiu jitsu -…
March 3, 2021
Only one position truly merges position and submission – the back
Only one position truly merges position and submission - the back: If you look at the…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Back Attacks,Strategy & Tactics
March 2, 2021
Plot your next move
Plot your next move: There are times in Jiu jitsu where you have to move quickly and keep…