March 25, 2024
Once you get some form of advantage it’s time to hustle!
Once you get some form of advantage it’s time to hustle! Opportunities don’t come very…
March 21, 2024
One threat always creates another
One threat always creates another: Any time you threaten an opponent with a move it will…
March 13, 2024
The earlier you start, the better you do
The earlier you start, the better you do: So often we approach lackadaisically toward an…
March 10, 2024
If you can sweep away an opponents base of support …
If you can sweep away an opponents base of support you will be in total control until he…
March 7, 2024
Stopping a move versus countering a move
Stopping a move versus countering a move: When you get attacked by a move it can be…
March 7, 2024
Know the tipping point
Know the tipping point: Every submission in Jiu jitsu has a tipping point - a threshold…
February 25, 2024
Setting traps
Setting traps: You are engaged in a sport where your opponent knows most of the moves…
February 17, 2024
Keep attacking their balance
Keep attacking their balance and breaking their stance and every subsequent attack will…
February 16, 2024
When you work in combinations the first attack has to either be real or indistinguishable from a real attack
When you work in combinations the first attack has to either be real or indistinguishable…
February 13, 2024
If you can limit an opponents hip movement whilst also shutting down his feet…
If you can limit an opponents hip movement whilst also shutting down his feet - much of…
February 9, 2024
Jiu jitsu always asks us to seek advantage before attacking
Jiu jitsu always asks us to seek advantage before attacking. There are many different…
February 8, 2024
Everything your opponent does from top position…
Everything your opponent does from top position or standing position presupposes a…
January 16, 2024
Creating openings
Creating openings: Even the most perfect execution of a given technique will come up…
December 30, 2023
Control your opponents head and shoulders between your knees and attack his isolated limb with your arms
Control your opponents head and shoulders between your knees and attack his isolated limb…
December 25, 2023
The basis of guard position will always be your ability to off balance your opponent
The basis of guard position will always be your ability to off balance your opponent. If…
December 16, 2023
It’s never enough to simply pin an opponent
It’s never enough to simply pin an opponent: In jiu jitsu pins are a means to an end -…
December 13, 2023
Pressure over time conquers all
Pressure over time conquers all: When I first met Nicholas Meregali I was immediately…
November 26, 2023
Using top position as a default
Using top position as a default: Sometimes you’ll have an opponent who for tactical…
November 17, 2023
Once you come to grips with an opponent you can feel their intentions
Once you come to grips with an opponent you can feel their intentions. This gives an…