February 20, 2021
Control the hips
Control the hips: The only scoring position from the back in Jiu Jitsu is rear mount.…
February 19, 2021
When you have no control time is your enemy, but…
The more dominant your grips and position - the more you take your time when moving:…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
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…
January 11, 2021
Undermining athleticism
Undermining athleticism: One of the central features of Jiu jitsu is the constant drive…
October 5, 2020
Control
Control: The fundamental goal of good Jiu jitsu is always control that leads to…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
October 2, 2019
The ideal of Jiu Jitsu
The ideal of Jiu Jitsu: My understanding of Jiu Jitsu never waivers from this - JIU JITSU…
Off-mats and Philosophy,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
July 13, 2019
The magic of cross collar grips
The magic of cross collar grips: In all aspects of Jiu Jitsu - THE BEGINNING OF CONTROL…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strangles,Gi / No-Gi
July 3, 2019
The Iron Law of Speed vs Control
The Iron Law of Speed vs Control: When we go to engage with an opponent, a basic choice…
July 1, 2019
Two different approaches to submission
Two different approaches to submission: I have always taught Jiu Jitsu as the art and…
June 28, 2019
Start with head and hands
Start with head and hands: One of the most important concepts of grappling is that of…
June 6, 2019
Hand control
Hand control: One of the truly foundational skills of the grappling arts is GRIP. Only…
June 3, 2019
A fundamental dichotomy in methods of attack
A fundamental dichotomy in methods of attack - the ultimate aim of all good Jiu Jitsu is…
January 25, 2019
Triangles – Once it’s on – it’s on!!
Triangles - Once it’s on - it’s on!! When I coach triangle strangles, I strongly…
October 20, 2018
Back system – two approaches to strangles
Back system - two approaches to strangles: When it is time to attack strangles from the…
April 19, 2018
The separation principle
The separation principle: My leg lock system has around ten core principles that give it…
April 6, 2018
Controlling movement
Controlling movement: A central feature of all good jiu jitsu is that of learning to…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
March 23, 2018
Working through resistance
Working through resistance: Nicky Ryan works on his leg locking skills in sparring…
February 23, 2018
Angles for strangles
Angles for strangles: Nothing beats a strangle from the back to demonstrate clearly the…
February 21, 2018
Divide and conquer
Divide and conquer: When practicing jiu jiu jitsu, ACTIVELY SEEK TO DIVIDE YOUR…
January 17, 2018
THE THREE GREAT KEYS TO COMBAT
THE THREE GREAT KEYS TO COMBAT: Of all the activities that humans can partake in, none is…