August 16, 2019
Stop movement first – break second
Stop movement first - break second: Ever tried to hit a moving target with a punch? You…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
August 15, 2019
Do you know the future?
Do you know the future? What if I told you that Jiu Jitsu gave you the ability to see…
Off-mats and Philosophy,Mental Skills & Development,Strategy & Tactics
August 14, 2019
If you want to make a strong man feel weak – get his hand behind his back
If you want to make a strong man feel weak - get his hand behind his back: There are lots…
Kimura / Americana / Omoplata,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
August 13, 2019
Take some heat off your submissions and see what happens
Take some heat off your submissions and see what happens: In a competitive setting you…
August 12, 2019
Practicing offense is fun – but it’s the practice of defense that will determine how well you do against strong opposition
Practicing offense is fun - but it’s the practice of defense that will determine how well…
August 11, 2019
A relaxed body moves better and moves longer than a tense one
A relaxed body moves better and moves longer than a tense one: Jiu Jitsu is a competitive…
August 8, 2019
He who controls the hands controls the beginning of every exchange
He who controls the hands controls the beginning of every exchange: In the vast majority…
August 7, 2019
Unity is strength
Unity is strength: It amazing how often we sabotage our own attempts to succeed. In Jiu…
August 6, 2019
Sometimes the real focus of the problem isn’t what you think
Sometimes the real focus of the problem isn’t what you think: Very often in the sport of…
August 5, 2019
When the action starts – have a plan of attack
When the action starts - have a plan of attack: It is very difficult to impose yourself…
August 4, 2019
Myopia
Myopia - one of the biggest problems I see developing submission grapplers run into is…
August 3, 2019
Every move has components – work hard on the components
Every move has components - work hard on the components: Very often I have students tell…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
August 2, 2019
Testing the limits of your game
Testing the limits of your game: We all have our limitations. What determines your level…
August 1, 2019
Keep your body warm, your mind calculating and your heart cold
Keep your body warm, your mind calculating and your heart cold: Everyone has their own…
July 31, 2019
Drilling as an ideal
Drilling as an ideal: We spend a lot of time drilling - there is a simple question that…
July 29, 2019
The default principle
The default principle: A critical part of your pathway to strangulation mastery is…
July 27, 2019
Let the incredible power of combinations take your game to a new level
Let the incredible power of combinations take your game to a new level: Imagine you knew…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Strategy & Tactics
July 26, 2019
Step outside of yourself and observe your game
Step outside of yourself and observe your game: One of the most factors in your progress…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
July 25, 2019
We all have our favorites
We all have our favorites: A huge part of your progress comes from acquiring and…
July 22, 2019
Set the wedges, levers and fulcrums first – apply force second
Set the wedges, levers and fulcrums first - apply force second: One of the most common…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics