July 3, 2023
The basis of an opponents defense will always be his STANCE
The basis of an opponents defense will always be his STANCE. It stands to reason…
June 23, 2023
Committing to your attacks
Committing to your attacks: Sometimes when we attack we do so anticipating failure - this…
June 11, 2023
Strive for precision in drilling
Strive for precision in drilling - you’ll never be able to fully replicate that level of…
May 24, 2023
Your face tells the story
Your face tells the story: When you engage in sparring it’s good to stay as relaxed as…
May 19, 2023
Victory in Oklahoma City!
Victory in Oklahoma City! We had a great night here in OKC at the WNO Professional…
May 12, 2023
It all stars with one move you have trust in
It all stars with one move you have trust in: For every given scenario in Jiu jitsu,…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
May 8, 2023
Continuity
Continuity: We judge our Jiu jitsu mostly by the quality of our performance of moves -…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
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
March 21, 2023
It ain’t over until it’s over
It ain’t over until it’s over: There are many times in jiu jitsu when your opponent will…
September 15, 2022
Counting down in Las Vegas
Counting down in Las Vegas: Putting the final touches on the team preparation here in…
May 13, 2022
Doubling your chances
Doubling your chances: For every ten times you try to sweep someone your own size and…
October 26, 2021
Never underestimate what a simple change of angle and level
Never underestimate what a simple change of angle and level can do to improve your…
February 7, 2021
The athlete with the better setups
When both athletes know the major moves and their counters, victory will usually go to…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Strategy & Tactics
April 15, 2019
Know where you are now and where you want to be in the future
Know where you are now and where you want to be in the future: Most of my time coaching…
March 8, 2019
Approach on your own terms
Approach on your own terms: Very often in the sport of Jiu Jitsu and indeed, any…
October 28, 2018
Angle and level
Angle and level: In almost all combat sports there is a need to gain some sort of…
February 22, 2018
The Yerkes – Dodson law
The Yerkes - Dodson law: My entire approach to training athletes and preparing them for…
November 18, 2017
Fighting to the top
Fighting to the top: The entire pattern of human existence is based upon competition.…
November 14, 2017
Structure and movement
Structure and movement: A good coach can look at a student whom they have never met or…