May 25, 2020
Don’t be satisfied with the mere act of pinning – go the extra distance and isolate his limbs away from the torso
Don’t be satisfied with the mere act of pinning - go the extra distance and isolate his…
Positions, Pins & Pin Escapes,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics,Locks
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 23, 2020
Walk into any competition with confidence
If you can train yourself to survive any predicament in the gym, you can walk into any…
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 16, 2020
When to be tight and when to be loose
When to be tight and when to be loose: when it comes to physicality, Jiu Jitsu is a game…
Competition,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
May 8, 2020
The soul of Jiu jitsu will always be submission
The soul of Jiu jitsu will always be submission: Every combat sport has its soul. For…
Submissions,Off-mats and Philosophy,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
May 4, 2020
Trust
Trust: It’s important to understand that I never coach INDIVIDUALS - I coach the ROOM.…
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 28, 2020
The quality of your connection will be the criteria by which the worth of your submission holds will be judged
The quality of your connection will be the criteria by which the worth of your submission…
Submissions,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
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 23, 2020
If the most important battle of the position is the hand fight – learn to trap and immobilize hand and victory is yours
If the most important battle of the position is the hand fight - learn to trap and…
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 12, 2020
Alignment to angle
Alignment to angle: Most of the time when we begin from bottom guard positions we BEGIN…
April 10, 2020
Making first contact with your opponent – start with hands and head
Making first contact with your opponent - start with hands and head: All grappling…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
April 8, 2020
The less time you spend directly in front of your opponents legs – the better
The less time you spend directly in front of your opponents legs - the better: Whenever…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
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
April 5, 2020
If he can’t grip you he can’t control you – if he can’t control you he can’t attack you
If he can’t grip you he can’t control you - if he can’t control you he can’t attack you:…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
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