May 6, 2023
I am very happy to announce the release today of my latest instructional video: AGELESS JIU JITSU: WINNING WHEN YOU’RE OLDER OR LESS ATHLETIC
I am very happy to announce the release today of my latest instructional video: AGELESS…
April 24, 2023
Daniel Manasoiu victorious in Ottawa at ADCC Open!
Daniel Manasoiu victorious in Ottawa at ADCC Open! Big Dan Manasoiu had a sensational day…
November 26, 2022
Stopping movement facilitates submission
Stopping movement facilitates submission: When you get into a submission hold the…
July 29, 2022
If you can control an opponents movement – you control the game
If you can control an opponents movement - you control the game: Moving targets are hard…
June 8, 2022
The basis of jiu jitsu – Take away an opponents freedom of movement
The basis of jiu jitsu - Take away an opponents freedom of movement: An opponent who is…
November 14, 2021
Posture
Posture: For every task in grappling there is an ideal posture that maximizes your…
March 30, 2021
The not-so-gentle art
The not-so-gentle art: Jiu jitsu, like all combat sports, aspires towards maximum…
March 16, 2021
Tension and relaxation
Tension and relaxation: Jiu jitsu is a game that requires from us great variations in…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
August 16, 2019
Stop movement first – break second
Stop movement first - break second: Ever tried to hit a moving target with a punch? You…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
March 18, 2019
Pins and transitions
Pins and transitions: Very often when I coach Jiu Jitsu i see players get into a mindset…
North-South Position,Positions, Pins & Pin Escapes,Strategy & Tactics
January 30, 2019
Movement and extension
Movement and extension: The two fundamental prerequisites of submission holds are to…
April 6, 2018
Controlling movement
Controlling movement: A central feature of all good jiu jitsu is that of learning to…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
February 23, 2018
Angles for strangles
Angles for strangles: Nothing beats a strangle from the back to demonstrate clearly the…
February 22, 2018
The Yerkes – Dodson law
The Yerkes - Dodson law: My entire approach to training athletes and preparing them for…
February 21, 2018
Divide and conquer
Divide and conquer: When practicing jiu jiu jitsu, ACTIVELY SEEK TO DIVIDE YOUR…
November 21, 2017
Sankaku/Triangle
Sankaku/Triangle: Jiu Jitsu is about using a large percentage of our strength against a…
November 17, 2017
The fundamental principles of combat are universal
The fundamental principles of combat are universal: One of the more fascinating aspects…
November 14, 2017
Structure and movement
Structure and movement: A good coach can look at a student whom they have never met or…