June 16, 2022
I was coaching a session at @10paustin 10th Planet Austin…
I was coaching a session at @10paustin 10th Planet Austin recently and this motivated…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
May 25, 2022
Defensive soundness
Defensive soundness: Just as a good boxer always protects himself at all times through…
May 13, 2022
Doubling your chances
Doubling your chances: For every ten times you try to sweep someone your own size and…
May 4, 2022
Don’t stand in front of danger
Don’t stand in front of danger: If someone motioned towards you in a way that conveyed…
May 2, 2022
Reaching
Reaching: In all combat sports we have a basic need for defensive soundness at all times.…
January 3, 2022
As long as you’ve got a heart beat you’ve got a hope
As long as you’ve got a heart beat you’ve got a hope - Hope and belief are powerful tools…
December 27, 2021
Integration of offense and defense
Integration of offense and defense: Jiu jitsu and fighting in general is always divided…
November 28, 2021
Defense into offense
Defense into offense: The moves of Jiu jitsu are divided evenly into offense and defense.…
November 27, 2021
When one part of your body is in trouble – other parts have to come to the rescue
When one part of your body is in trouble - other parts have to come to the rescue: The…
November 2, 2021
New Wave Half Guard
New Wave Half Guard: I am very pleased to announce the release today of my latest…
July 27, 2021
In the gym you regret every minute of playing defense
In the gym you regret every minute of playing defense - it’s uncomfortable, frustrating…
July 5, 2021
Even when in defense…
Even when in defense - train your mind to look for counter offense. If your mind is…
April 25, 2021
Defense in depth
Defense in depth: Most of you know that I put an extraordinarily high value on defense…
April 22, 2021
Peeling hands
Peeling hands: Always remember that most grappling techniques begin with grip. The hands…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
April 2, 2021
Defensive soundness
Defensive soundness: I’m sure you’ve all been to a boxing match and heard fools in the…
March 17, 2021
Getting out of trouble – and putting the other guy into trouble
Getting out of trouble - and putting the other guy into trouble: If there is one skill in…
Positions, Pins & Pin Escapes,Mental Skills & Development,Strategy & Tactics
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 4, 2021
Open guard knees to chest
Open guard knees to chest: People talk about posture all the time in Jiu jitsu -…
January 2, 2021
Defensive soundness before submission
Defensive soundness before submission: The great cliche of Jiu jitsu is “position before…
September 11, 2019
Shields up Captain…
Shields up Captain...The human body is a rather delicate thing - but there are certain…