March 21, 2024
One threat always creates another
One threat always creates another: Any time you threaten an opponent with a move it will…
March 6, 2024
Wisdom of the old West
Wisdom of the old West: The great American Lawman Wyatt Earp was ask about his…
February 21, 2024
The way of all progress
The way of all progress: There is an odd element to making progress in Jiu jitsu and…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
January 21, 2024
Victory in Long Beach!
Victory in Long Beach! The big ADCC Open in Long Beach California was a great opportunity…
December 1, 2023
Victory in Austin!
Victory in Austin! The New Wave Team had a fine outing here in Austin tonight at the…
October 18, 2023
The wisdom of the old masters
The wisdom of the old masters: The old masters of Japan who laid the foundations of our…
October 10, 2023
Learn new material all the time – but don’t forget to maintain your old strengths
Learn new material all the time - but don’t forget to maintain your old strengths: There…
September 10, 2023
Victory in Chicago!
Victory in Chicago! The juniors had a great day at the big ADCC Open event in Chicago…
August 27, 2023
Giving your best
Giving your best: We tend to think “giving your best effort” in Jiu jitsu means giving…
July 28, 2023
Life and jiu jitsu
Life and jiu jitsu: Many of the lessons of Jiu jitsu mirror everyday life. Since you were…
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 12, 2023
Working towards dreams
Working towards dreams: Outstanding New Wave juniors @davis_asare and @helenajiujitsugirl…
September 4, 2022
Position AND submission
Position AND submission: In most cases we distinguish between positional moves and…
December 22, 2018
Can an older athlete…
Can an older athlete, working a busy professional career and many other demands from…
December 2, 2017
Victory in LA – Part 2
Victory in LA - Part 2: Big wins via submission by both Nicky Ryan and Eddie Cummings at…
November 28, 2017
Going old school – California style
Going old school - California style: When Gordon Ryan defeated Ralek Gracie at the…
November 23, 2017
Next stop California
Next stop California: The squad heads to LA - big Gordon Ryan discovers he is no longer…
November 21, 2017
Ryan brothers back in action
Ryan brothers back in action: Gordon Ryan is preparing for a tumultuous end to the year…
November 3, 2017
The lonely vigil
The lonely vigil: Georges St-Pierre goes through light sauna in what was the easiest…