November 10, 2019
The remarkable powers of the cross lapel grip
The remarkable powers of the cross lapel grip: There are no universal panaceas for the…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Guards
November 9, 2019
Inside position
Inside position: Jiu Jitsu is a game of control - my ideal is that it be in particular a…
November 8, 2019
Dealing with the big men – get behind them
Dealing with the big men - get behind them: Probably the most common question i am asked…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
November 5, 2019
Denial
Denial: All the techniques of Jiu Jitsu are divided into two camps. First there are the…
Competition,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Mental Skills & Development,Strategy & Tactics
November 1, 2019
If you can get past your opponent’s elbow while your hips are above his…
If you can get past your opponent’s elbow while your hips are above his - you have his…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
October 31, 2019
Put some venom in it!
Put some venom in it! Most of my job is getting performance increases in Jiu Jitsu…
Competition,Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
October 30, 2019
Who is on top of who?
Who is on top of who? If you look at this picture it seems obvious that Jake Shields has…
October 28, 2019
Failure and success
Failure and success: A moments reflect reveals that THE VAST MAJORITY OF SUBMISSION…
October 25, 2019
Time
Time: Of all the critical factors that go into success in Jiu Jitsu the one that gets…
October 24, 2019
Many people go out on the stage THINKING they are going to win – only a few go out KNOWING they are going to win
Many people go out on the stage THINKING they are going to win - only a few go out…
October 23, 2019
A man out of balance is easy to attack
A man out of balance is easy to attack: Attacking and scoring in Jiu Jitsu on someone…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
October 21, 2019
Fighting smaller people
Fighting smaller people: One of the great themes of Jiu Jitsu is that of constantly…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
October 18, 2019
When the pressure is on – it’s good to have some weapons you truly believe in
When the pressure is on - it’s good to have some weapons you truly believe in: Humans…
October 17, 2019
You’re never going to feel good about your training sessions – you’re never going to feel one hundred percent going into a match
You’re never going to feel good about your training sessions - you’re never going to feel…
October 16, 2019
People treat you differently when you are dangerous
People treat you differently when you are dangerous: A big theme in my coaching is that…
Off-mats and Philosophy,Mental Skills & Development,Strategy & Tactics
October 15, 2019
A key to confidence when you step out on to the mat – know yourself
A key to confidence when you step out on to the mat - know yourself: The moment you step…
October 13, 2019
Handicap yourself to improve your performance
Handicap yourself to improve your performance: When we think about performance…
October 7, 2019
Grip and attack
Grip and attack: A common problem that many students run into once they start to develop…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
October 4, 2019
From breakout to breakthrough – the story of Craig Jones and two world championships
From breakout to breakthrough - the story of Craig Jones and two world championships: One…
Friends,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Competition Commentary
October 2, 2019
The ideal of Jiu Jitsu
The ideal of Jiu Jitsu: My understanding of Jiu Jitsu never waivers from this - JIU JITSU…
Off-mats and Philosophy,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics