December 12, 2020
Sparring tired
Sparring tired: It’s common to feel utterly exhausted some days in the middle of your…
December 11, 2020
Self assessment
Self assessment: Every time train in Jiu jitsu we get a very clear idea of how we…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
December 10, 2020
How much can you recall
Remember - in Jiu jitsu it’s not how much you’ve learned that counts - it’s HOW MUCH CAN…
December 9, 2020
Those critical last few minutes of class
Those critical last few minutes of class: Most people associate the most important part…
December 8, 2020
Inside control and outside control
Inside control and outside control: All physical control over another human being is…
December 6, 2020
Learn to see both perspectives of the situation
Learn to see both perspectives of the situation: When you learn offense in Jiu jitsu most…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
December 3, 2020
Attacking through 360 degrees
Attacking through 360 degrees: When we practice most of our favorite submissions we…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
November 27, 2020
Expressing who you are through Jiu jitsu
Expressing who you are through Jiu jitsu: Jiu Jitsu offers a veritable ocean of moves to…
November 23, 2020
Should I take notes after class?
Should I take notes after class? A question I am often asked is whether it is beneficial…
November 21, 2020
Every attack from bottom is first an attack on your opponents stance and balance
Every attack from bottom is first an attack on your opponents stance and balance: There…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
November 20, 2020
Articulate a broad vision first and then a sound means of getting there
Articulate a broad vision first and then a sound means of getting there: When I teach my…
November 18, 2020
Hard work becomes easier when it’s done from a good stance
Hard work becomes easier when it’s done from a good stance: Jiu jitsu is a game played…
November 15, 2020
Pressure before submission
Pressure before submission: One of the great maxims of Jiu jitsu is “position before…
November 14, 2020
Mind, Body, Spirit
Mind: Calm but alert. Body: Relaxed but ready for short bursts of near maximum effort.…
November 10, 2020
Patience
Patience: They say that patience is a virtue. Normally we apply this wisdom in everyday…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Strategy & Tactics
November 9, 2020
People often ask me which techniques they should focus on in training.
People often ask me which techniques they should focus on in training. My answer is…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
November 5, 2020
Climbing rope
Climbing rope: The goal of grappling is control over your opponents body - and the two…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
November 2, 2020
Maximum effort
Maximum effort: Making progress in Jiu jitsu is no easy feat. There are a thousand…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
November 1, 2020
First contact
First contact: Grappling sports are all about making contact and keeping contact in order…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
October 30, 2020
How you end today’s training session will determine tomorrow’s
How you end today’s training session will determine tomorrow’s: When most people end a…