March 7, 2024
Stopping a move versus countering a move
Stopping a move versus countering a move: When you get attacked by a move it can be…
March 5, 2024
When you put hands on an opponent you’re always taking a risk
When you put hands on an opponent you’re always taking a risk - make it worth it: Any…
February 16, 2024
When you work in combinations the first attack has to either be real or indistinguishable from a real attack
When you work in combinations the first attack has to either be real or indistinguishable…
February 3, 2024
The better your opponent the more important your second, third or fourth move becomes
The better your opponent the more important your second, third or fourth move becomes:…
February 1, 2024
Pinning limbs
Pinning limbs: Pinning the upper body body is a foundational skill in Jiu jitsu, but…
January 21, 2024
Victory in Long Beach!
Victory in Long Beach! The big ADCC Open in Long Beach California was a great opportunity…
January 18, 2024
Crikey mate! There’s a bloody kangaroo in the backyard!
Crikey mate! There’s a bloody kangaroo in the backyard! You know you’re in Australia when…
January 5, 2024
Heading to Australia to see Mum!
Heading to Australia to see Mum! My mother’s 90th birthday is fast approaching so I will…
January 2, 2024
Use your head!
Use your head! Being told to use your head usually implies using our ability to think -…
December 31, 2023
The more you can use your legs to pin and trap an opponents arms in dominant positions…
The more you can use your legs to pin and trap an opponents arms in dominant positions,…
December 29, 2023
Use your weight
Use your weight: Once you’re in top position and you’re no longer being held between your…
December 20, 2023
Everything you do in this game you do against resistance
Everything you do in this game you do against resistance: Something you can always count…
December 16, 2023
It’s never enough to simply pin an opponent
It’s never enough to simply pin an opponent: In jiu jitsu pins are a means to an end -…
December 15, 2023
Nice work In Kazakstan!
Nice work In Kazakstan! Team Modolfo - a gathering of Jiu jitsu super stars under the…
December 11, 2023
Victory in Las Vegas!
Victory in Las Vegas! Nicholas Meregali won a tremendous victory tonight over his great…
December 6, 2023
Every time you go into a move it’s a chance to learn a little more about it
Every time you go into a move it’s a chance to learn a little more about it: Most people…
November 30, 2023
Tomorrow night Team New Wave will go on stage at @flograppling WNO Invitational
Tomorrow night Team New Wave will go on stage at @flograppling WNO Invitational.…
November 20, 2023
If you can consistently get behind an opponents elbows…
If you can consistently get behind an opponents elbows the match will almost always go in…
October 26, 2023
Unsure where to go next?
Unsure where to go next? You can never go wrong by chasing the back. In a world of…
October 23, 2023
Committing to a move
Committing to a move: We work in a sport where a move that is well executed 95% to…