September 13, 2021
In a tough match you might only get one shot at victory
In a tough match you might only get one shot at victory…better to be damn good at a few…
September 12, 2021
You’re in a winning position – now is not the time for excitement
You’re in a winning position - now is not the time for excitement: It perfectly natural…
August 27, 2021
Vary your intensity
Vary your intensity: Your first day sparring in Jiu jitsu was probably pretty similar to…
August 25, 2021
What’s your next move?
What’s your next move? When we begin Jiu jitsu our question is always “what move do I…
August 14, 2021
Developing a favorite move
Developing a favorite move: Jiu jitsu is not just a science of levers and fulcrums and…
August 13, 2021
Even the best move…
Even the best move applied at the best time can fail due to just a single mistake if the…
August 12, 2021
Sometimes skills carry over directly
Sometimes skills carry over directly - sometimes they carry over indirectly: Sometimes…
August 11, 2021
Intensity
Intensity: The sport of Jiu jitsu is ideally a mix of mostly relaxed efficiency mixed…
August 10, 2021
Tunnel vision
Tunnel vision: One of the most natural and destructive human tendencies we have in the…
August 9, 2021
Inmune to your own poison
Make sure you’re immune to your own poison: An odd thing about combat sports is that…
August 7, 2021
When every round is tough – keep going
When every round is tough - keep going - there is a deeper skill to learn: The best time…
August 5, 2021
Sometimes when you look at it Jiu jitsu…
Sometimes when you look at it Jiu jitsu just seems like a hopeless and disorganized…
June 8, 2021
It’s good to chase after perfection with all your moves
It’s good to chase after perfection with all your moves - that will greatly benefit your…
May 27, 2021
Focus is everything in this game
Focus is everything in this game. Mentally, focus yourself on the next step on the chain…
May 13, 2021
When you watch Jiu jitsu
When you watch Jiu jitsu: Every time you watch Jiu jitsu you get a chance to train your…
May 6, 2021
I started my career teaching introductory classes…
I started my career teaching introductory classes to one or two white belts at a time.…
April 28, 2021
Whatever skill level you are today
Whatever skill level you are today will be 70% a reflection of your training behavior…
April 23, 2021
Want to learn to deal with scary situations?
Want to learn to deal with scary situations? Put yourself there often until it feels at…
March 31, 2021
What opportunities do you see in this moment?
What opportunities do you see in this moment? Could act upon them in the time available?…
March 20, 2021
When the pressure is on
When the pressure is on: How many moves do you REALLY know? We all think we have a good…
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