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 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…
January 24, 2023
Mechanical perfection
Mechanical perfection: Chasing perfection in technique is a path to both heaven and hell.…
January 8, 2023
Staying compact: This is a sport that generally punishes extension
Staying compact: This is a sport that generally punishes extension. In general you’re…
January 6, 2023
Your legs are your life line
Your legs are your life line: This sport is all about how to use your legs to control…
January 2, 2023
Using the power of your hips
Using the power of your hips: In most respects the human body is not particularly…
December 30, 2022
Control his hands and wrists and it’ll be difficult for him to control you
Control his hands and wrists and it’ll be difficult for him to control you: The basis of…
December 24, 2022
The first thing an opponent requires to be effective is balance
The first thing an opponent requires to be effective is balance - if you attack that at…
December 4, 2022
Reaching
Reaching: All grappling begins with grip. That means both athletes will have to…
December 2, 2022
The battle for elbows
The battle for elbows: One of the strongest positions that the human body can hold is…
November 28, 2022
Fight the connection
Fight the connection: In order to make a move a move in grappling, an opponent must begin…
November 26, 2022
Stopping movement facilitates submission
Stopping movement facilitates submission: When you get into a submission hold the…
November 4, 2022
Walking in the front door
Walking in the front door: When you first come to engage with an opponent you will almost…
October 27, 2022
First contact
First contact: Every time you start the process of engaging an opponent the ability of…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
October 15, 2022
Base
Base: Whenever you are in standing position or top position it is generally demanded of…