December 22, 2023
Draining energy
Draining energy: Sometimes when we get a position and attempt a move it can be rather…
December 21, 2023
Start with the extremities and work up to the core
Start with the extremities and work up to the core: The goal of Jiu jitsu is control.…
December 20, 2023
Everything you do in this game you do against resistance
Everything you do in this game you do against resistance: Something you can always count…
December 16, 2023
In this game you’ve got two choices as to how you can beat an opponent…
In this game you’ve got two choices as to how you can beat an opponent - you can either…
December 16, 2023
It’s never enough to simply pin an opponent
It’s never enough to simply pin an opponent: In jiu jitsu pins are a means to an end -…
December 14, 2023
When your hand fighting – don’t forget your feet!
When your hand fighting - don’t forget your feet! We live in a hand dominant world. Most…
December 4, 2023
Pressure comes from precision
Pressure comes from precision: We tend to think of pressure as the result of the power of…
December 1, 2023
Victory in Austin!
Victory in Austin! The New Wave Team had a fine outing here in Austin tonight at the…
November 29, 2023
Coming to grips
Coming to grips: Within a few seconds of coming to grips with an opponent you’ve never…
November 28, 2023
Breaking it down into steps
Breaking it down into steps: When you look at the application of a jiu jitsu technique…
November 27, 2023
If you can control an opponent’s ability to make effective contact with you…
If you can control an opponent’s ability to make effective contact with you, then you…
November 26, 2023
Creating space and distance in defense
Creating space and distance in defense: This game is divided into offensive and defensive…
November 26, 2023
Using top position as a default
Using top position as a default: Sometimes you’ll have an opponent who for tactical…
November 24, 2023
You don’t have to be heavy to use your weight to advantage against an opponent
You don’t have to be heavy to use your weight to advantage against an opponent. A 60kg…
November 20, 2023
If you can consistently get behind an opponents elbows…
If you can consistently get behind an opponents elbows the match will almost always go in…
November 19, 2023
Create a threat to your opponent as often as you can
Create a threat to your opponent as often as you can - how he plays against you is…
November 17, 2023
Once you come to grips with an opponent you can feel their intentions
Once you come to grips with an opponent you can feel their intentions. This gives an…
November 15, 2023
Once you get top position don’t sacrifice it willingly
Once you get top position don’t sacrifice it willingly. Too often athletes get top…
November 12, 2023
Get your hips into it!
Get your hips into it! Your hips and legs are the source of most of your strength. They…