June 6, 2022
Congratulations to my good friend Bernardo Faria for being inducted into the IBJJF Hall of Fame
Congratulations to my good friend Bernardo Faria for being inducted into the IBJJF Hall…
June 4, 2022
California
California: When I was in my early twenties I lived briefly with my brother in Huntington…
May 27, 2022
The outcome of a match
The outcome of a match is almost entirely settled before either athlete steps on the mat.…
May 23, 2022
My first all American traffic jam experience!
My first all American traffic jam experience! I finally got my driver’s license here in…
May 20, 2022
Martial arts in Asia
Martial arts in Asia: It’s always fascinating getting ready for a show in Asia. There is…
May 18, 2022
SIDE ATTACKS: BUILDING A DEVASTATING SIDE CONTROL SYSTEM
I am very pleased to announce the release of my latest instructional video in the NEW…
May 14, 2022
Distinguished visitors
Distinguished visitors: We had the honor of training today with the great Satoshi Ishii,…
May 5, 2022
Getting the band back together
Getting the band back together: Hanging out with old partners in crime Rory MacDonald and…
April 16, 2022
What the f**k are those guys wearing??!!!
What the f**k are those guys wearing??!!! First training session for @nicholasmeregali in…
April 15, 2022
One of the most remarkable men I ever met
One of the most remarkable men I ever met: This crazy job of mine has brought me into…
April 9, 2022
Reflections
Reflections: When Gordon Ryan was matched against Ralek Gracie several years ago it was a…
March 31, 2022
What you get is a reflection of what you give
What you get is a reflection of what you give: When you drill with a training partner you…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Off-mats and Philosophy
March 29, 2022
Paths to the top
Paths to the top: We all want to be the best we can in whatever we decide to dedicate our…
March 15, 2022
Reflections on the mounted position
Reflections on the mounted position: The founders of Jiu jitsu conceived the mounted…
March 14, 2022
Adaptations
Adaptations: It’s been fascinating watching the adaptation from gi to no gi for Nicholas…
March 5, 2022
NEW WAVE MOUNTED PIN ATTACKS
I am very pleased to announce the release of my latest instructional video - NEW WAVE…
February 22, 2022
I am very happy to see that my teacher Renzo Gracie has just been admitted to the ADCC Hall of Fame!
I am very happy to see that my teacher Renzo Gracie has just been admitted to the ADCC…
February 14, 2022
The power of wrestling!
The power of wrestling! We had a visit today from some truly outstanding wrestlers -…
February 7, 2022
Had a great day training with this monster from Brazil – Nicholas Meregali
Had a great day training with this monster from Brazil - Nicholas Meregali came in to…
January 23, 2022
The story of the Kenyan runner
The story of the Kenyan runner: One day early in my coaching career I was teaching in…