November 6, 2023
Balance and Kuzushi
Balance and Kuzushi: In standing and top post the game of Jiu jitsu is predicated entire…
November 4, 2023
If you can consistently make an opponent work harder than you…
If you can consistently make an opponent work harder than you for extended periods of…
November 1, 2023
How fast do you learn?
How fast do you learn? A question I’m often asked is whether it is possible to increase…
October 26, 2023
Unsure where to go next?
Unsure where to go next? You can never go wrong by chasing the back. In a world of…
October 20, 2023
Once you develop a strong primary move that opponents fear…
Once you develop a strong primary move that opponents fear - it’s much easier to develop…
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 17, 2023
Jiu Jitsu exhibits the characteristics of both art and science
Jiu Jitsu exhibits the characteristics of both art and science: We usually make a pretty…
October 11, 2023
Routine
Routine: When most people say that a person lives a life of routine they mean it in a…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Off-mats and Philosophy
October 5, 2023
There are many virtues that will help your progress in Jiu jitsu and indeed, in life
There are many virtues that will help your progress in Jiu jitsu and indeed, in life.…
September 30, 2023
On the road to Houston
On the road to Houston: Driving in to Houston for the big WNO show tomorrow night…
September 29, 2023
Dual threats
Dual threats: We always talk about position and submission as though it is either/or; but…
September 27, 2023
Starting up in Boston
Starting up in Boston: My journey into instructional videos at BJJ Fanatics was helped…
September 26, 2023
The great Rodolfo Viera
Today we had the honor of working alongside one of the greatest athletes in the history…
September 24, 2023
Direction of force
Direction of force: When it comes time to apply breaking pressure on a good one of the…
September 22, 2023
Finding balance
Finding balance: When you look at world championships competitions it’s often quite a…
September 20, 2023
Work your way to a position rather than jump to a position
Work your way to a position rather than jump to a position: Superior position is always…
September 18, 2023
Gaining prior advantage
Gaining prior advantage: Jiu jitsu is founded upon the principle of advantage - WHENEVER…
September 13, 2023
Your power is in your hips and legs
Your power is in your hips and legs: We humans are physically a rather feeble bunch…
September 8, 2023
The first battle is always inside your own mind
The first battle is always inside your own mind: Whenever we are in a critical situation,…
September 8, 2023
Surprise
Surprise: of all the elements that can make for a successful entry into a move - surprise…