May 2, 2023
Re-learning is much easier than learning
Re-learning is much easier than learning: I am often told by students that they fear…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
January 30, 2023
Time
Time: There is always a short time before the big event where your physical work is…
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 4, 2021
In the midst of all defense are the seeds of offense
In the midst of all defense are the seeds of offense: It’s natural when an opponent…
October 3, 2021
Negate first – attack second
Negate first - attack second: Jiu jitsu can be a very scrappy game at times - especially…
June 11, 2021
When on top, your first responsibility is balance
When on top, your first responsibility is balance: It seems there is always a thousand…
May 27, 2021
Focus is everything in this game
Focus is everything in this game. Mentally, focus yourself on the next step on the chain…
March 26, 2021
Victory in Texas!!
Victory in Texas!! The squad had a great night here in Austin tonight with three athletes…
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
February 26, 2019
The mind leads the body
The mind leads the body: Whenever you are sparring your mind will have a given direction…
November 21, 2017
Ryan brothers back in action
Ryan brothers back in action: Gordon Ryan is preparing for a tumultuous end to the year…
November 17, 2017
The fundamental principles of combat are universal
The fundamental principles of combat are universal: One of the more fascinating aspects…
November 12, 2017
Last moments before the action begins – keep it short
Last moments before the action begins - keep it short: I am known as one of the most long…
November 11, 2017
Know how you intend to win and practice relentlessly
Know how you intend to win and practice relentlessly: Here is a photo of Georges…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Competition Commentary,Self-Defense
November 10, 2017
Gordon Ryan vs Ralek Gracie
Gordon Ryan vs Ralek Gracie: The squad returns its focus to submission grappling as…
November 2, 2017
Counting down – the inversion of discipline
Counting down - the inversion of discipline: Georges St-Pierre and the team, Firas…