July 18, 2023
Pressure to the back
Pressure to the back: They say that to a man with a hammer in his hand, everything looks…
July 5, 2023
I am very happy to announce the release of my latest instructional video AGELESS JIU JITSU
I am very happy to announce the release of my latest instructional video AGELESS JIU…
July 3, 2023
The basis of an opponents defense will always be his STANCE
The basis of an opponents defense will always be his STANCE. It stands to reason…
June 8, 2023
A balanced game
A balanced game: Make sure your game is evenly balanced between offense and defense. Of…
June 7, 2023
Don’t be satisfied
Don’t be satisfied: When you stop an opponents move in its tracks it’s always a good…
June 6, 2023
Isolation
Isolation: All submission holds presuppose the idea of isolating a limb/neck from the…
May 23, 2023
Immobilization is one of the great keys to submission success
Immobilization is one of the great keys to submission success: Finishing a submission…
May 20, 2023
Signs of success
Signs of success: In Jiu jitsu you’re always striving for goals - some small, some big.…
May 17, 2023
The triangle will always be among the most pure examples of the Jiu jitsu ideal
The triangle will always be among the most pure examples of the Jiu jitsu ideal of…
May 15, 2023
Following movement
Following movement: Most of the time when we drill submission moves it’s done in a rather…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
May 8, 2023
Continuity
Continuity: We judge our Jiu jitsu mostly by the quality of our performance of moves -…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
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…
May 5, 2023
Against good opponents the first move rarely scores
Against good opponents the first move rarely scores - you will be judged primarily by the…
May 1, 2023
Control makes opponents predictable
Control makes opponents predictable: When an opponent stands in front of you it’s…
April 26, 2023
Gravity
Gravity: We tend to think of gravity as our friend when we are on top and our enemy when…
April 20, 2023
If you can break their stance you can attack at will
If you can break their stance you can attack at will: Everyone wants to attack arms, legs…
April 4, 2023
One move – many applications
One move - many applications: I would rather a student was familiar with ten variations…
April 3, 2023
Turning good into great
Turning good into great: Positional dominance is a wonderful thing in Jiu Jitsu. It is…
March 30, 2023
Everything is easier when you get behind opponents
Everything is easier when you get behind opponents: Whenever you feel you need a simple…
March 21, 2023
It ain’t over until it’s over
It ain’t over until it’s over: There are many times in jiu jitsu when your opponent will…