August 14, 2021
Developing a favorite move
Developing a favorite move: Jiu jitsu is not just a science of levers and fulcrums and…
July 23, 2021
Be quick to critique your own moves
Be quick to critique your own moves as you perform them. Develop a clear sense of when…
July 22, 2021
How far ahead do you think?
How far ahead do you think? We always get told not to focus only on the move we are…
June 8, 2021
It’s good to chase after perfection with all your moves
It’s good to chase after perfection with all your moves - that will greatly benefit your…
April 17, 2021
A strange and wonderful thing about this sport…
A strange and wonderful thing about this sport is that no matter how bad a position in…
February 13, 2021
Are you ready for the next move?
Are you ready for the next move? If there is one certainty in Jiu jitsu it is that the…
July 25, 2019
We all have our favorites
We all have our favorites: A huge part of your progress comes from acquiring and…
July 15, 2019
Each of the main main moves of Jiu Jitsu has its own special character – learn to understand that character and you will go far
Each of the main main moves of Jiu Jitsu has its own special character - learn to…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
April 4, 2019
One adjustment at a time
One adjustment at a time: Understand something - there are certain fundamental techniques…
March 25, 2019
Matched pairs
Matched pairs: A very important notion to advance your game is to understand that all…
August 12, 2018
The single biggest problem that beginning jiu jitsu students face
The single biggest problem that beginning jiu jitsu students face: When people begin the…
June 28, 2018
The higher you go….
The higher you go....The higher you go in the sport of jiu jitsu, the less you will…
March 27, 2018
Why don’t you just call it a honey hole (or 411, or saddle or whatever) like everyone else?
Why don’t you just call it a honey hole (or 411, or saddle or whatever) like everyone…
November 14, 2017
Structure and movement
Structure and movement: A good coach can look at a student whom they have never met or…