January 7, 2021
There’s a lot more to the standing game of Jiu jitsu than takedowns
There’s a lot more to the standing game of Jiu jitsu than takedowns: When most people…
November 17, 2020
Using your feet for takedowns
Using your feet for takedowns: Most Jiu jitsu players spend the vast majority of their…
November 6, 2020
The best takedown for Jiu jitsu
The best takedown for Jiu jitsu: Jiu jitsu is a grappling style mostly interested in…
October 6, 2020
Position and standing technique
Position and standing technique: From the first day you begin Jiu jitsu you got told the…
September 30, 2020
Your success or failure in the standing position will come from your mastery of the crucial precursor skills
Your success or failure in the standing position will come from your mastery of the…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Takedowns
September 29, 2020
Jiu jitsu takedowns – controlling the aftermath of the takedown
Jiu jitsu takedowns - controlling the aftermath of the takedown: A a very distinctive…
September 25, 2020
The two most significant rules in Jiu jitsu with regards the standing game
The two most significant rules in Jiu jitsu with regards the standing game: There are…
September 20, 2020
Killers on the ground – competent on the feet
Killers on the ground - competent on the feet: Over the years I’ve had the honor of…
September 18, 2020
Takedowns in Jiu jitsu – favor those where you face your opponent
Takedowns in Jiu jitsu - favor those where you face your opponent: There are many sins in…
September 8, 2020
For many Jiu jitsu students the strongest motivation to learn takedowns has nothing to do with the recreational sport they play
For many Jiu jitsu students the strongest motivation to learn takedowns has nothing to do…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Self-Defense,Takedowns
September 7, 2020
Takedowns for self defense – thoughts on amplitude
Takedowns for self defense - thoughts on amplitude: A common sentiment you will hear is…
September 6, 2020
Jiu jitsu takedowns – amplitude
Jiu jitsu takedowns - amplitude: In most grappling sports there is great value not only…
May 28, 2020
If you can’t get under ‘em…knock ‘em backwards
If you can’t get under ‘em...knock ‘em backwards: A big part of my approach to open guard…
Leg Locks,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Takedowns
May 9, 2020
Look where you want them to land
Look where you want them to land! Whenever you want to throw someone from standing…
December 20, 2019
If you can get both your opponents feet to leave the mat – he will be very hard pressed indeed to stop you scoring
If you can get both your opponents feet to leave the mat - he will be very hard pressed…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Takedowns,Strategy & Tactics
June 16, 2019
I learned this one from Captain F**king Kirk…Just wrapped up an awesome weekend in Boston filming with Bernardo Faria and the team from @bjj.fanatics for an upcoming video as part of the BJJ FUNDAMENTALS
I learned this one from Captain F**king Kirk...Just wrapped up an awesome weekend in…
July 30, 2018
Techniques differ – Principles don’t
Techniques differ - Principles don’t: At the @onechampionship event this past weekend it…
February 13, 2018
Jiu Jitsu Takedowns
Jiu Jitsu Takedowns: There are many styles of grappling, each has a rule set that…
February 1, 2018
A theory of Mixed Martial Arts
A theory of Mixed Martial Arts: For the longest time the sport of MMA has been…