October 14, 2022
If you can isolate a limb…
If you can isolate a limb, then you can control the limb, and if you can control that…
October 1, 2022
Distance
Distance: Grappling is won and lost at point blank range, but it starts at distance. It…
September 14, 2022
If you can preserve your BALANCE…
If you can preserve your BALANCE, then you can see and react well to every threat and at…
September 11, 2022
Breaking connection
Breaking connection: The entire game of grappling is based on grip and connection -…
September 3, 2022
It start with your hands
It start with your hands: Jiu jitsu is all about EVER INCREASINGLY CLOSE CONTACT INTO…
August 26, 2022
Use your feet and hands to break their stance
Use your feet and hands to break their stance - then use your legs and arms to control…
August 23, 2022
If you can get around an arm – you’re in control
If you can get around an arm - you’re in control: Every time you start to engage you’re…
August 17, 2022
Daylight
Daylight: When you enter into the various holds and pins of jiu jitsu the quality of your…
August 3, 2022
The more off center you get – the better it gets
The more off center you get - the better it gets: In most cases in jiu jitsu nothing good…
July 26, 2022
Hands
Hands: Your hands and feet are your primary connectors to your opponents body. The hands…
July 23, 2022
The power of the hips and legs
The power of the hips and legs: The human body is generally unimpressive as a combative…
July 16, 2022
When you control the head and shoulders – you control everything
When you control the head and shoulders - you control everything: When it’s time to…
June 29, 2022
Breaking posture
Breaking posture: Sometimes when you attempt a submission hold on an opponent they feel…
June 25, 2022
Directing your weight
Directing your weight: I’m sure you’ve all had the experience of sparring with a well…
June 15, 2022
Different speeds
Different speeds: One of the clearest differentiators between novice and expert in Jiu…
June 9, 2022
Make them carry your weight
Make them carry your weight: Gravity is a truly powerful force - make sure you use it as…
May 31, 2022
Different kinds of pressure
Different kinds of pressure: People talk all the time about PRESSURE in jiu jitsu - they…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
May 29, 2022
Once you take someone off the mat – you own them
Once you take someone off the mat - you own them: The second an opponent takes you up and…
May 25, 2022
Defensive soundness
Defensive soundness: Just as a good boxer always protects himself at all times through…
May 16, 2022
Good things happen when you work outside your opponents elbows
Good things happen when you work outside your opponents elbows: Frontal attacks can work…