April 11, 2023
Not all grips are equal
Not all grips are equal: Grip is the foundation of all grappling sports. If you can’t get…
April 4, 2023
One move – many applications
One move - many applications: I would rather a student was familiar with ten variations…
March 30, 2023
Everything is easier when you get behind opponents
Everything is easier when you get behind opponents: Whenever you feel you need a simple…
March 28, 2023
If you can make an opponent carry your weight…
If you can make an opponent carry your weight in an inefficient manner for extended…
March 21, 2023
It ain’t over until it’s over
It ain’t over until it’s over: There are many times in jiu jitsu when your opponent will…
March 20, 2023
Prolonging the action
Prolonging the action: We all tend to think of Jiu jitsu in terms of moves and the…
March 17, 2023
Your power is in your hips
Your power is in your hips: When it comes to generating physical power for we humans, the…
March 13, 2023
Age and jiu jitsu
Age and jiu jitsu: It’s a question that at some point, we all have to ask - how will…
March 8, 2023
Details
Details: This a game where one small adjustment to what you’re doing with a given move…
March 5, 2023
If you can present and frame the problem…
If you can present and frame the problem your trying to overcome in a clear and well…
February 28, 2023
First responsibilities
First responsibilities: You have many responsibilities in Jiu jitsu on the path to…
February 17, 2023
One of the central insights of Jiu jitsu
One of the central insights of Jiu jitsu - fight them with your legs! One of the central…
February 8, 2023
Most of the good things in jiu jitsu occur when you misalign yourself with your opponent
Most of the good things in jiu jitsu occur when you misalign yourself with your opponent:…
February 7, 2023
The quality of your offense in jiu jitsu is proportional to…
The quality of your offense in jiu jitsu is proportional to the quality of your…
February 5, 2023
Start at the extremities and work to the core
Start at the extremities and work to the core: The best control of the human body is at…
February 3, 2023
The action truly starts when you get angles on your opponent
The action truly starts when you get angles on your opponent - show me an athlete who can…
February 1, 2023
When it comes time to carry the weight of your opponent…
When it comes time to carry the weight of your opponent it is not the strength of your…
January 30, 2023
Time
Time: There is always a short time before the big event where your physical work is…
January 29, 2023
Study
Study: You are engaged in a sport where one seemingly small detail can mean the…
January 29, 2023
If you want o feel stronger than your opponent…
If you want o feel stronger than your opponent - fight his head, arms and shoulders with…