February 4, 2021
How much are you using your head when you grapple?
How much are you using your head when you grapple? Usually when we say “use your head” we…
January 19, 2021
The journey from beginner to expert
The journey from beginner to expert - physical and psychological development: We all…
January 17, 2021
the three most important details ranked in order of importance
Being told two dozen details about a given move will not prove as useful to you under the…
January 15, 2021
Grip with four appendages – not two
Grip with four appendages - not two: When people ask me about gripping skills in Jiu…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
January 9, 2021
Looking back at yourself
Looking back at yourself: As much as I encourage students to focus on their future goals…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
January 6, 2021
Push and pull
Push and pull: If you wish to excel in Jiu jitsu there is one seemingly simple edict upon…
January 5, 2021
When the workouts done
When the workouts done: My students are renown for their work ethic and I am known to…
January 2, 2021
Defensive soundness before submission
Defensive soundness before submission: The great cliche of Jiu jitsu is “position before…
January 1, 2021
Why stay in front of opponents when you can get behind them
Why stay in front of opponents when you can get behind them: To a large degree Jiu jitsu…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
December 30, 2020
Carry your opponents weight easily through posture
Carry your opponents weight easily through posture: When you work in bottom position you…
Sweeps,Positions, Pins & Pin Escapes,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
December 29, 2020
Sharpening your skills is a little like sharpening a knife
Sharpening your skills is a little like sharpening a knife: When a good blade smith has…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
December 26, 2020
You always start directly in front of opponents – but your goal is always to move from there to an advantageous angle in order to attack
You always start directly in front of opponents - but your goal is always to move from…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
December 25, 2020
What have you gained today and what do you need tomorrow?
What have you gained today and what do you need tomorrow? Whenever the workout ends it…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
December 24, 2020
From guard almost everything begins with an attack on the opponents balance
From guard almost everything begins with an attack on the opponents balance: Here I am…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Guards
December 21, 2020
Demarcation point – the elbow
Demarcation point - the elbow: It sounds so obvious as to be foolish, but It’s important…
North-South Position,Knee On Belly,Side Control,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
December 20, 2020
Get a good start through grip
Get a good start through grip: Projects that begin well are generally easier to keep…
December 17, 2020
Learn to take a break
Learn to take a break: If you look at the standard of our lives you will see that…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
December 16, 2020
Control of the head and arm is real control
Control of the head and arm is real control: You will often hear people say that he who…
December 14, 2020
Observations – women sparring men in Jiu Jitsu
Observations - women sparring men in Jiu Jitsu: Probably one of the toughest assignments…
December 13, 2020
The real artfulness of Jiu jitsu is in the ability to grapple an opponent with your legs
The real artfulness of Jiu jitsu is in the ability to grapple an opponent with your legs:…