June 26, 2019
What comes next?
What comes next? If you can count on one thing for the rest of your time in Jiu jitsu it…
June 23, 2019
Thinking versus unthinking action
Thinking versus unthinking action: In combat sports there is often a need for very swift…
June 20, 2019
Every match or fight you will ever be in, from the greatest to the least important, from your daily training matches to a world championship final – will be a STORY – like any story it has a beginning, middle and end – the great question will always be
Every match or fight you will ever be in, from the greatest to the least important, from…
June 9, 2019
Near misses
Near misses: We all want to succeed with every submission hold we attempt - but always…
May 28, 2019
The greatest submission in all of Jiu Jitsu
The greatest submission in all of Jiu Jitsu: I teach six complete submission systems…
May 24, 2019
Escapes – psychology and physicality
Escapes - psychology and physicality: I have said this before and will say it again -…
May 6, 2019
Students and teachers
Students and teachers: Something that I have always been very proud of is the fact that…
April 30, 2019
Somewhere in that tangled knot there is both victory and defeat
Somewhere in that tangled knot there is both victory and defeat: perhaps more than any…
April 29, 2019
Active observation
Active observation: When most people observe Jiu Jitsu they do so as a spectator enjoying…
April 24, 2019
Ask yourself two questions today
Ask yourself two questions today: First - If you could have only one submission to use…
April 7, 2019
Observation
Observation: There are many catalysts to learning in Jiu Jitsu and life, one of the most…
April 4, 2019
One adjustment at a time
One adjustment at a time: Understand something - there are certain fundamental techniques…
March 10, 2019
KNOW MORE – WIN MORE
KNOW MORE - WIN MORE: The first step in performance improvement in Jiu Jitsu is…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
February 26, 2019
The mind leads the body
The mind leads the body: Whenever you are sparring your mind will have a given direction…
February 18, 2019
Many will look – few will see
Many will look - few will see: A sizable portion of any grappling match just looks like a…
February 15, 2019
If your submission game is strong
If your submission game is strong, it does not matter how far behind on points you are,…
February 12, 2019
As thrilling as the big stage is – in truth it is not there that the outcome of a bout is determined.
As thrilling as the big stage is - in truth it is not there that the outcome of a bout is…
January 21, 2019
Linking systems
Linking systems: You all know the basic insight behind my coaching philosophy - BJJ is a…
January 10, 2019
What will you do next?
What will you do next? It is natural that when we perform any given move in Jiu Jitsu…
November 26, 2018
Vampires
Vampires: A crucial lesson in Jiu Jitsu and in life is this - You cannot TAKE an…