September 8, 2020
For many Jiu jitsu students the strongest motivation to learn takedowns has nothing to do with the recreational sport they play
For many Jiu jitsu students the strongest motivation to learn takedowns has nothing to do…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Self-Defense,Takedowns
September 4, 2020
Knots
Knots: I’m sure you’ve all had the frustration of trying to untie a tightly tangled knot.…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
September 2, 2020
Relaxation and tension
Relaxation and tension: One of the toughest things to learn on your Jiu jitsu journey is…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
September 1, 2020
Don’t be satisfied with teaching move
Don’t be satisfied with teaching moves - go further and teach a PHILOSOPHY of moves - a…
August 30, 2020
Know what you want
Know what you want - Train your mind to see opportunities where it is possible - act…
August 28, 2020
Your opponent has two legs – make sure you are capable of attacking both
Your opponent has two legs - make sure you are capable of attacking both: Its natural in…
Leg Locks,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
August 26, 2020
The incredible value of variations of shoulder rolls for technical development in Jiu jitsu
The incredible value of variations of shoulder rolls for technical development in Jiu…
August 20, 2020
Fighting bigger opponents
Fighting bigger opponents: Jiu jitsu is one of the few combat sports that still allows…
Competition,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Self-Defense,Strategy & Tactics
August 18, 2020
Angle is your friend
Angle is your friend: Gunning for submissions underneath a tough opponent is never easy…
Kimura / Americana / Omoplata,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
August 17, 2020
Making yourself strong is good – but making your opponent weak is far better
Making yourself strong is good - but making your opponent weak is far better: The human…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
August 14, 2020
Survive first – escape second
Survive first - escape second: When you first begin Jiu jitsu is natural to feel totally…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Strategy & Tactics
August 13, 2020
Maximize your connection and minimize your opponents postural integrity
Maximize your connection and minimize your opponents postural integrity: The biggest…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
August 12, 2020
Hold ‘em by the nose and punch ‘em in the face
Hold ‘em by the nose and punch ‘em in the face: Those words were famously said by General…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
August 9, 2020
It takes a village
It takes a village: One of the greatest things about our sport is that it’s a club sport…
August 5, 2020
Attacking submissions from bottom position – aim for the joint above the one you are attacking
Attacking submissions from bottom position - aim for the joint above the one you are…
Submissions,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
August 4, 2020
In Jiu jitsu – you don’t have to be the fastest athlete – you just have to be the athlete who gets to the finish line first
In Jiu jitsu - you don’t have to be the fastest athlete - you just have to be the athlete…
August 2, 2020
Going from good to great – The example of Craig Jones and triangles
Going from good to great - The example of Craig Jones and triangles: It’s perfectly…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
July 30, 2020
Tunnel vision
Tunnel vision: One of the biggest detractors from performance improvement in grappling is…
July 21, 2020
Forethought
Forethought: Things happen quickly once sparring begins. It’s a lot easier to get things…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
July 19, 2020
The power of elbow control
The power of elbow control: A huge part of success in Jiu jitsu becomes from posture -…
Half Guard,Positions, Pins & Pin Escapes,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...