July 21, 2019
If you look at all the champions of Jiu Jitsu
If you look at all the champions of Jiu Jitsu for the last twenty five years - a clear…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Competition Commentary
July 18, 2019
Direction of force
Direction of force: Every move in Jiu Jitsu requires the application of force. The single…
July 17, 2019
Daylight
Daylight: The main means by which we immobilize opponents in Jiu Jitsu is to place wedges…
July 16, 2019
Varying your intensity levels
Varying your intensity levels: A truly vital skill in grappling is that of learning to…
July 15, 2019
Each of the main main moves of Jiu Jitsu has its own special character – learn to understand that character and you will go far
Each of the main main moves of Jiu Jitsu has its own special character - learn to…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
July 14, 2019
Orientation
Orientation: Our goal is always control that leads to submission. Once you get a…
July 13, 2019
The magic of cross collar grips
The magic of cross collar grips: In all aspects of Jiu Jitsu - THE BEGINNING OF CONTROL…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strangles,Gi / No-Gi
July 13, 2019
Climb – don’t jump
Climb - don’t jump: When we go to engage our opponent we must have a goal in mind -…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
July 11, 2019
The battle for space
The battle for space: In Jiu Jitsu the aims/goals of the top athlete are usually…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
July 9, 2019
Getting it right
Getting it right: The sport of Jiu Jitsu is one of the most technically demanding in all…
June 28, 2019
Start with head and hands
Start with head and hands: One of the most important concepts of grappling is that of…
June 26, 2019
What comes next?
What comes next? If you can count on one thing for the rest of your time in Jiu jitsu it…
June 23, 2019
Thinking versus unthinking action
Thinking versus unthinking action: In combat sports there is often a need for very swift…
June 21, 2019
Making resistance work FOR you rather than AGAINST you
Making resistance work FOR you rather than AGAINST you: The fundamental feature of all…
June 20, 2019
Every match or fight you will ever be in, from the greatest to the least important, from your daily training matches to a world championship final – will be a STORY – like any story it has a beginning, middle and end – the great question will always be
Every match or fight you will ever be in, from the greatest to the least important, from…
June 18, 2019
The best ideas in life are simple
The best ideas in life are simple: When you first come into Jiu Jitsu it is natural to…
June 9, 2019
Near misses
Near misses: We all want to succeed with every submission hold we attempt - but always…
June 5, 2019
A thought experiment
A thought experiment: Imagine we came across a race of aliens who outwardly were just…
June 2, 2019
Assessing your performance
Assessing your performance: Every day we training we need to assess our days performance…
June 1, 2019
Unity and division
Unity and division: All of Jiu Jitsu operates along the principle of unity and division.…