March 11, 2022
Sad to report that Garry Tonon lost his title fight
Sad to report that Garry Tonon lost his title fight here in Singapore via KO to champion…
February 6, 2022
Jiu jitsu in a nutshell
Jiu jitsu in a nutshell: Sometimes it’s very helpful to have a simple set of instructions…
December 19, 2021
What does it really mean to say you should attack 100% of the human body?
What does it really mean to say you should attack 100% of the human body? The ideal of…
December 18, 2021
No one ever said your back has to stay on the ground
No one ever said your back has to stay on the ground: When we first start learning guard…
November 6, 2021
If you can SEE your opponents back – you can TAKE his back
If you can SEE your opponents back - you can TAKE his back: The back is a big part of the…
April 20, 2021
Making strong people weak
Making strong people weak: The human body is set up in such a way that it can only exert…
April 16, 2021
The two greats flaws of ashi garami
The two greats flaws of ashi garami: No position has had more radical influence and…
April 14, 2021
Don’t be afraid to take a step back sometimes
Don’t be afraid to take a step back sometimes: Jiu jitsu is a game of pressure. As such…
April 12, 2021
The power of kimura
The power of kimura: Of all the major submission holds, kimura is in my experience the…
Kimura / Americana / Omoplata,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
March 21, 2021
When you’re starting on the path to back control mastery – focus on the upper body first
When you’re starting on the path to back control mastery - focus on the upper body first:…
March 13, 2021
If your back is on the floor – then you know that your opponent can’t get to your back
If your back is on the floor - then you know that your opponent can’t get to your back:…
March 3, 2021
Only one position truly merges position and submission – the back
Only one position truly merges position and submission - the back: If you look at the…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Back Attacks,Strategy & Tactics
January 9, 2021
Looking back at yourself
Looking back at yourself: As much as I encourage students to focus on their future goals…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
January 1, 2021
Why stay in front of opponents when you can get behind them
Why stay in front of opponents when you can get behind them: To a large degree Jiu jitsu…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
June 24, 2020
Squad senior and widely regarded as the worlds most exciting grappler, Garry Tonon
Squad senior and widely regarded as the worlds most exciting grappler, Garry Tonon…
October 20, 2019
Pathways to the back
Pathways to the back: You all know how much emphasis I put on getting to the back. In a…
August 14, 2019
If you want to make a strong man feel weak – get his hand behind his back
If you want to make a strong man feel weak - get his hand behind his back: There are lots…
Kimura / Americana / Omoplata,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
June 29, 2019
The greatest vulnerability of the human body – the back
The greatest vulnerability of the human body - the back: The human body is entirely set…
January 14, 2019
Kimura attack!
Kimura attack! Georges St-Pierre locks in the distinctive figure four grip of the Kimura…
May 17, 2018
Angle
Angle: The human body is set up to deal well with threats that are directly in front of…