February 13, 2022
Nothing ever gets better by panicking
Nothing ever gets better by panicking: Pretty much every time we spar your opponent will…
February 10, 2022
Finding a diamond
Finding a diamond: There are a vast number of moves in Jiu jitsu, your job is to first…
February 9, 2022
Nicholas Meregali and the power of routine
Nicholas Meregali and the power of routine: The great Brazilian champion Nicholas…
February 8, 2022
Controlled but dangerous
Controlled but dangerous: There is a huge difference between a match where you find…
February 6, 2022
Jiu jitsu in a nutshell
Jiu jitsu in a nutshell: Sometimes it’s very helpful to have a simple set of instructions…
February 4, 2022
Neither of you is the same person in the tenth minute of a tough match as you were in the first minute
Neither of you is the same person in the tenth minute of a tough match as you were in the…
January 21, 2022
In a tough match against an opponent your own size and skill level…
In a tough match against an opponent your own size and skill level you will probably get…
January 20, 2022
When both athletes know…
When both athletes know the major moves and their counters - victory will usually go to…
January 16, 2022
Tactics without technique won’t work at all
Tactics without technique won’t work at all; but technique without tactics will never…
January 14, 2022
The three most important elements of your game
The three most important elements of your game: In time you will rise to a given skill…
January 1, 2022
A New Years challenge
A New Years challenge: Are you unhappy with your recent Jiu jitsu progress? If so, here…
December 28, 2021
Know what you want
Know what you want - make a flexible plan to get there: People who know what they want…
December 26, 2021
When it all seems confusing…
When it all seems confusing…There are many times when the moves of Jiu jitsu seem damn…
December 25, 2021
The pattern of champions
The pattern of champions: In Jiu jitsu and in life, some individuals seem to rise to a…
December 24, 2021
Some moves come naturally and some don’t
Some moves come naturally and some don’t: I am sure you’ve all had the experience of…
December 23, 2021
In a world of many options, focus on the scenarios
In a world of many options, focus on the scenarios: When it comes to selecting…
December 21, 2021
What’s next?
What’s next? Here is an unpleasant truth. The vast majority of moves you attempt in Jiu…
December 8, 2021
Contrasts
Contrasts: Look at this picture and you see a very strong contrast in application of…
November 20, 2021
Approach as every match and every scenario within a match as A PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED
Approach as every match and every scenario within a match as A PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED…
October 6, 2021
Memory
Memory: The great challenge of Jiu jitsu learning is not how much you can learn - it is…