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
September 21, 2019
Closing distance
Closing distance: The whole game in Jiu Jitsu or indeed, any grappling art, is to get…
Positions, Pins & Pin Escapes,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
September 20, 2019
Capturing the head
Capturing the head: The human body is essentially a skull connected to a spine and…
September 19, 2019
Getting under an opponent’s center of gravity
Getting under an opponent’s center of gravity: A key skill is grappling is that of…
September 14, 2019
Take a breather
Take a breather: Probably one of the more commonly asked questions I get is - how can can…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
September 11, 2019
Shields up Captain…
Shields up Captain...The human body is a rather delicate thing - but there are certain…
September 10, 2019
Creation and destruction of space
Creation and destruction of space: Most of Jiu Jitsu is fought on the ground - as much…
Positions, Pins & Pin Escapes,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
September 9, 2019
Using your head
Using your head: The phrase “using your head” usually means to use your intelligence to…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
September 2, 2019
Distance control and half guard
Distance control and half guard: One of the great problems associated with the use of…
Half Guard,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
August 31, 2019
Half guard and connection
Half guard and connection: One of the distinguishing characteristics of a tight half…
Half Guard,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
August 25, 2019
Hand control
Hand control: The vast majority of moves in Jiu Jitsu require the use of the hands to…
August 24, 2019
Untying a knot
Untying a knot: Have you ever had the experience of trying to untie a big and complicated…
August 23, 2019
Working for an angle
Working for an angle: A foundational principle of Jiu Jitsu is to always seek some form…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
August 22, 2019
If you can extend a limb – you can break a limb
If you can extend a limb - you can break a limb: Good Jiu Jitsu players are always very…
August 21, 2019
When the arms can’t get the breakthrough you seek – let your legs do the work
When the arms can’t get the breakthrough you seek - let your legs do the work: A…
August 20, 2019
This is the meaning behind “position before submission
In the majority of cases it is not so much any one submission attack that determines the…
Positions, Pins & Pin Escapes,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
August 19, 2019
Attack their balance first and the real attacks become easy
Attack their balance first and the real attacks become easy: There is nothing more…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
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 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...