February 13, 2018
Tightness
Tightness: A crucial concept to understand in jiu jitsu and submission grappling is that…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
February 9, 2018
The principle of concentration of force
The principle of concentration of force: One of the founding principles of all modes of…
February 5, 2018
Hands
Hands: In every jiu jitsu match you will ever have, whether daily sparring in the gym or…
January 25, 2018
Techniques and principles
Techniques and principles: The underlying PRINCIPLES of jiu jitsu (and indeed, all combat…
January 25, 2018
The four mechanical pillars upon which my approach to jiu jitsu is Based
The four mechanical pillars upon which my approach to jiu jitsu is Based: A huge part of…
January 9, 2018
The essential nature of jiu jitsu is control leading to submission
The essential nature of jiu jitsu is control leading to submission. All the various forms…
January 4, 2018
Two forms of grappling aggression
Two forms of grappling aggression: There are two primary forms of aggression/attack in…
January 2, 2018
Relaxation, tension and body geometry
Relaxation, tension and body geometry: A huge part of your success or failure in…
December 21, 2017
SHOW ME A MAN OUT OF BALANCE AND I WILL SHOW YOU A MAN WHO IS OPEN TO ANY ATTACK YOU CHOOSE
SHOW ME A MAN OUT OF BALANCE AND I WILL SHOW YOU A MAN WHO IS OPEN TO ANY ATTACK YOU…
November 14, 2017
Structure and movement
Structure and movement: A good coach can look at a student whom they have never met or…
November 12, 2017
Last moments before the action begins – keep it short
Last moments before the action begins - keep it short: I am known as one of the most long…
April 28, 2017
The iron law of posture
The iron law of posture - FOR EVERY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, THERE IS A POSTURE THAT MAXIMIZES…
April 21, 2017
Orwell, war and jiu jitsu
Orwell, war and jiu jitsu: The great English writer, George Orwell, once defined warfare…
Off-mats and Philosophy,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Mental Skills & Development,Strategy & Tactics