October 26, 2019
Closed guard – angle is everything
Closed guard - angle is everything: The closed guard is one of the most representative of…
October 22, 2019
Unlocking the power of closed guard
Unlocking the power of closed guard: Probably the single most iconic Jiu Jitsu position…
September 6, 2019
I am very happy to announce the release of the latest installment of the GO FURTHER FASTER Jiu Jitsu fundamentals instructional videos series
I am very happy to announce the release of the latest installment of the GO FURTHER…
September 5, 2019
Battles won and battles lost
Battles won and battles lost: When working from half Guard it’s important to understand…
September 3, 2019
Guard passing and leg locks
Guard passing and leg locks: A common sentiment in Jiu jitsu is that leg locks and guard…
September 2, 2019
Distance control and half guard
Distance control and half guard: One of the great problems associated with the use of…
Half Guard,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
August 31, 2019
Half guard and connection
Half guard and connection: One of the distinguishing characteristics of a tight half…
Half Guard,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
August 28, 2019
The curious case of half guard
The curious case of half guard: Here’s an odd thing - many of the most respected Jiu…
July 7, 2019
Knowing what you are fighting against is half the battle – Guard Retention
Knowing what you are fighting against is half the battle - Guard Retention: There are few…
June 30, 2019
Guard retention
Guard retention: One of the most exciting aspects of learning Jiu Jitsu is that of…
June 25, 2019
The hardest skill for beginning students to learn – Guard retention
The hardest skill for beginning students to learn - Guard retention: There are many…
May 2, 2019
Guard Retention – Specifics vs General Theory
Guard Retention - Specifics vs General Theory: There are few skills so difficult for most…
January 13, 2019
Start with the head
Start with the head: People always talk about good posture when opening a closed guard.…
November 14, 2018
Bottom guard position Jiu Jitsu – the essentials of grip, kuzushi (off balancing), distance management, and angle
Bottom guard position Jiu Jitsu - the essentials of grip, kuzushi (off balancing),…
October 24, 2018
Georges St-Pierre/Chris Weidman and bottom position
Georges St-Pierre/Chris Weidman and bottom position: Two of the most impressive athletes…
September 4, 2018
Opposing interests
Opposing interests: An interesting feature of any zero-sum game like jiu jitsu (a…
July 9, 2018
Working from neutrality to advantage
Working from neutrality to advantage: The basic insight behind all martial arts is that…
Pin Escapes,North-South Position,Sweeps,Rear Bottom / Rear Mount,Passing the Guard,Knee On Belly,Half Guard,Guard Retention,Positions, Pins & Pin Escapes,Side Control,Mount Position,Open Guard,Guards,Turtle Position,Closed Guard
July 3, 2018
The dualities of jiu jitsu – part two – top and bottom position
The dualities of jiu jitsu - part two - top and bottom position: Jiu jitsu is unusual…
Pin Escapes,North-South Position,Sweeps,Rear Bottom / Rear Mount,Passing the Guard,Knee On Belly,Half Guard,Guard Retention,Positions, Pins & Pin Escapes,Side Control,Mount Position,Open Guard,Guards,Turtle Position,Closed Guard
March 3, 2018
Pushing and pulling
Pushing and pulling: Most of what I teach from bottom position in jiu jitsu follows a…
February 21, 2018
Divide and conquer
Divide and conquer: When practicing jiu jiu jitsu, ACTIVELY SEEK TO DIVIDE YOUR…