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 24, 2021
Never forget that training is not about winning
Never forget that training is not about winning - it’s about skill development. Don’t…
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…
April 22, 2021
Peeling hands
Peeling hands: Always remember that most grappling techniques begin with grip. The hands…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
April 20, 2021
Making strong people weak
Making strong people weak: The human body is set up in such a way that it can only exert…
April 18, 2021
The workout isn’t over when your BODY stops moving
The workout isn’t over when your BODY stops moving - it’s over when your MIND stops…
April 15, 2021
Observation
Observation: The model of development in Jiu jitsu ought always to be as close as…
April 12, 2021
Extension
Extension: The essential feature of successful submission attempts is always extension of…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Locks
April 12, 2021
The power of kimura
The power of kimura: Of all the major submission holds, kimura is in my experience the…
Kimura / Americana / Omoplata,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
April 6, 2021
Hands and head
Hands and head: When you first make contact with an opponent whether it be standing or…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
April 4, 2021
With regards technique – fashions come and go
With regards technique - fashions come and go - what is popular today can be replaced by…
April 4, 2021
In a game where control is everything
In a game where control is everything - using frames to prevent an opponent from…
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 27, 2021
Starting with a skill set – the example of a Nicky Rod
Starting with a skill set - the example of a Nicky Rod: A situation I often see as a…
March 23, 2021
Life isn’t fair – neither should be your Jiu jitsu
Life isn’t fair - neither should be your Jiu jitsu: Fair play is a wonderful thing but…
Positions, Pins & Pin Escapes,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
March 22, 2021
When you’re the more experienced or bigger partner – start in bottom position with disadvantage
When you’re the more experienced or bigger partner - start in bottom position with…
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…
Competition,Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
March 19, 2021
The power of escape
The power of escape: When we think of powerful moves in Jiu jitsu you typically picture a…
Positions, Pins & Pin Escapes,Mental Skills & Development,Strategy & Tactics
March 17, 2021
Getting out of trouble – and putting the other guy into trouble
Getting out of trouble - and putting the other guy into trouble: If there is one skill in…
Positions, Pins & Pin Escapes,Mental Skills & Development,Strategy & Tactics