March 29, 2020
You can make the strongest arm weak if you put it behind an opponents back
You can make the strongest arm weak if you put it behind an opponents back: A huge part…
March 28, 2020
When you encounter resistance – do you see closed doors or open doors?
When you encounter resistance - do you see closed doors or open doors? If there is one…
March 20, 2020
Grey zones
Grey zones: Most of the time in Jiu Jitsu we like to push the game towards certainties.…
March 19, 2020
Ever try to untie complex knot under pressure?
Ever try to untie complex knot under pressure? Did getting emotional or hyped up or…
Competition,Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development,Strategy & Tactics
March 18, 2020
The two most important parts of the body to control – head and hips
The two most important parts of the body to control - head and hips: Never lose track of…
Competition,Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
March 16, 2020
Training alone – Three directions to make genuine progress when you can’t be in the dojo
Training alone - Three directions to make genuine progress when you can’t be in the dojo:…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
March 14, 2020
When you can’t get the breakthrough with your hands – strangle with your legs
When you can’t get the breakthrough with your hands - strangle with your legs: Probably…
March 13, 2020
Lost time?
Lost time? There are not many certainties in Jiu Jitsu but here is one - AT SOME POINTS…
March 3, 2020
Sometimes you just know you done f**ked up
Sometimes you just know you done f**ked up...One of the surest signs of progress in Jiu…
March 2, 2020
Some areas of Jiu Jitsu are an endless ocean of moves – some have only a few
Some areas of Jiu Jitsu are an endless ocean of moves - some have only a few: Of all the…
Open Guard,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Guards,Closed Guard
February 27, 2020
Your head is a heavy weight at the end of the longest lever of the human body – learn to use it effectively
Your head is a heavy weight at the end of the longest lever of the human body - learn to…
February 24, 2020
Understanding your legs
Understanding your legs: A distinguishing characteristic of Jiu Jitsu is the tremendous…
February 24, 2020
The single greatest step you can make in combat sports
The single greatest step you can make in combat sports, and the insight that forms the…
February 21, 2020
Make sure you know the antidote to your own poisons
Make sure you know the antidote to your own poisons...We all have our favorite…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development,Strategy & Tactics
February 19, 2020
The easiest way to expand your repertoire of moves
The easiest way to expand your repertoire of moves: As we make progress we are constantly…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
February 18, 2020
Routes to the back
Routes to the back: In a grappling match there is no more dominant position that getting…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
February 15, 2020
Harnessing The incredible potential power of the spine
Harnessing The incredible potential power of the spine: As a general rule the human body…
February 12, 2020
Match your strength against his weakness – the triangle
Match your strength against his weakness - the triangle: Jiu Jitsu is a grappling style…
Triangles,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strangles
February 11, 2020
It doesn’t matter if most of your body is in bottom position when your hips are on top of your opponents hips
It doesn’t matter if most of your body is in bottom position when your hips are on top of…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Guards
February 10, 2020
Can you feel the tension?
Can you feel the tension? Learning to read your opponents body is a key skill in all…
Competition,Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development,Strategy & Tactics