May 16, 2023
Movement creates opportunity
Movement creates opportunity: The hardest times to apply submissions are on a static…
May 8, 2023
Continuity
Continuity: We judge our Jiu jitsu mostly by the quality of our performance of moves -…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
May 7, 2023
Another impressive win for teenage phenom Helena Crevar
Another impressive win for teenage phenom Helena Crevar @helenajiujitsugirl last night in…
May 5, 2023
Against good opponents the first move rarely scores
Against good opponents the first move rarely scores - you will be judged primarily by the…
April 26, 2023
Gravity
Gravity: We tend to think of gravity as our friend when we are on top and our enemy when…
April 20, 2023
If you can break their stance you can attack at will
If you can break their stance you can attack at will: Everyone wants to attack arms, legs…
March 21, 2023
It ain’t over until it’s over
It ain’t over until it’s over: There are many times in jiu jitsu when your opponent will…
February 15, 2023
The moment of opportunity
The moment of opportunity: So many times in a match their is a moment where both athletes…
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…
August 13, 2022
Multiple lines of attack
Multiple lines of attack: When you have but one attack in a given scenario you’ll be…
June 26, 2022
Make the mount and rear mount your pinning goals
Make the mount and rear mount your pinning goals: The central focus of jiu jitsu is to…
December 15, 2021
Two mindsets in Jiu jitsu
Two mindsets in Jiu jitsu: When it comes to attacking an opponent there are two mindsets.…
September 30, 2021
The stronger your initial attack – the easier your follow up attacks
The stronger your initial attack - the easier your follow up attacks: It’s rather rare in…
September 10, 2021
The enemy advances, we retreat
The enemy advances, we retreat. The enemy retreats, we pursue: In the ebb and flow of…
August 30, 2021
The relationship between POSITION and TIME
The relationship between POSITION and TIME: From your first day in Jiu jitsu you were…
May 23, 2021
If I asked you what your best grappling attack was…
If I asked you what your best grappling attack was I’m sure you could answer in a second…
April 8, 2021
Create a strong initial threat and you will own the next move
Create a strong initial threat and you will own the next move: If you can put your…
February 12, 2021
An unnecessary rush to completion
Joint locks - don’t be in a hurry to extend the limb: There are two ways to submit an…
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 5, 2019
When the action starts – have a plan of attack
When the action starts - have a plan of attack: It is very difficult to impose yourself…