June 4, 2020
The beginning of every application of a physical technique is the mental act of recognition of opportunity
The beginning of every application of a physical technique is the mental act of…
June 2, 2020
First contact
First contact: Every grappling match begins with the closing of distance and first…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Mental Skills & Development,Strategy & Tactics
May 24, 2020
You have to be able to perform your favorite moves under any conditions
You have to be able to perform your favorite moves under any conditions: Usually when we…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Submissions,Mental Skills & Development
May 17, 2020
Building your repertoire
Building your repertoire: When a young musician develops, a big part of that development…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
May 2, 2020
Have a definite goal when you scramble
Have a definite goal when you scramble: Scrambles are one of the most common scenarios in…
April 25, 2020
Train your mind to see and identify the next steps
Train your mind to see and identify the next steps: People talk to me about SPEED in…
April 17, 2020
Strangers
Strangers: One of the most valuable training tools you have is a stranger. The…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
April 13, 2020
The incredible power of experimental testing, observation of results and refinement over time
The incredible power of experimental testing, observation of results and refinement over…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
April 7, 2020
Two things you need
Two things you need: The first is a clear sense of what you want to accomplish. The…
April 6, 2020
The power of observation
The power of observation: There are many great learning tools in Jiu Jitsu - I always…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
March 31, 2020
Learn to prioritize
Learn to prioritize: Sometimes it can seem like the many details and nuances that…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
March 28, 2020
When you encounter resistance – do you see closed doors or open doors?
When you encounter resistance - do you see closed doors or open doors? If there is one…
March 20, 2020
Grey zones
Grey zones: Most of the time in Jiu Jitsu we like to push the game towards certainties.…
March 19, 2020
Ever try to untie complex knot under pressure?
Ever try to untie complex knot under pressure? Did getting emotional or hyped up or…
Competition,Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development,Strategy & Tactics
March 16, 2020
Training alone – Three directions to make genuine progress when you can’t be in the dojo
Training alone - Three directions to make genuine progress when you can’t be in the dojo:…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
March 14, 2020
When you can’t get the breakthrough with your hands – strangle with your legs
When you can’t get the breakthrough with your hands - strangle with your legs: Probably…
March 13, 2020
Lost time?
Lost time? There are not many certainties in Jiu Jitsu but here is one - AT SOME POINTS…
March 3, 2020
Sometimes you just know you done f**ked up
Sometimes you just know you done f**ked up...One of the surest signs of progress in Jiu…
February 24, 2020
The single greatest step you can make in combat sports
The single greatest step you can make in combat sports, and the insight that forms the…
February 21, 2020
Make sure you know the antidote to your own poisons
Make sure you know the antidote to your own poisons...We all have our favorite…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development,Strategy & Tactics