February 22, 2021
Your legs versus his head
Your legs vs his head: One of the basic features of Jiu jitsu is the notion of…
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…
September 13, 2019
Legs are like sex partners – two is always better than one
Legs are like sex partners - two is always better than one: Controlling one leg in ashi…
September 3, 2019
Guard passing and leg locks
Guard passing and leg locks: A common sentiment in Jiu jitsu is that leg locks and guard…
August 21, 2019
When the arms can’t get the breakthrough you seek – let your legs do the work
When the arms can’t get the breakthrough you seek - let your legs do the work: A…
June 14, 2019
Don’t forget your legs!
Don’t forget your legs! It’s very in Jiu Jitsu to get tunnel vision as we close in on a…
May 3, 2019
A fundamental feature of Jiu Jitsu
A fundamental feature of Jiu Jitsu: One of the signature themes of good Jiu Jitsu and one…
March 8, 2019
Division and Unity
Division and Unity: A big part of the arm bar (juji gatame) system that I teach is the…
February 6, 2019
Thumbs up if you like strangling people with your legs!
Thumbs up if you like strangling people with your legs! MMA star Sage Northcutt enters…
August 24, 2018
Strangling with your legs
Strangling with your legs: A strange thing about the back attack system that I teach my…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strangles
April 19, 2018
The separation principle
The separation principle: My leg lock system has around ten core principles that give it…
February 26, 2018
New challenges
New challenges: The ideal grappler would be one who was equally dominant in both gi and…
February 23, 2018
Angles for strangles
Angles for strangles: Nothing beats a strangle from the back to demonstrate clearly the…
November 21, 2017
Sankaku/Triangle
Sankaku/Triangle: Jiu Jitsu is about using a large percentage of our strength against a…