June 9, 2022
Make them carry your weight
Make them carry your weight: Gravity is a truly powerful force - make sure you use it as…
May 31, 2022
Different kinds of pressure
Different kinds of pressure: People talk all the time about PRESSURE in jiu jitsu - they…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
April 29, 2022
The real power of pinning
The real power of pinning: In jiu jitsu passing guard into a pin is defined by the act of…
March 11, 2022
Sad to report that Garry Tonon lost his title fight
Sad to report that Garry Tonon lost his title fight here in Singapore via KO to champion…
March 5, 2022
Making your mounted position intimidating (even when you can’t punch)
Making your mounted position intimidating (even when you can’t punch): The original…
February 27, 2022
Pinning
Pinning - get stable first, create pressure second, and work for submissions third: The…
January 27, 2022
Pressure
Pressure: The single greatest determinant of victory or defeat in grappling is the…
November 16, 2021
The heavier your opponents chest becomes – the lighter his legs become
The heavier your opponents chest becomes - the lighter his legs become: Jiu jitsu is a…
Positions, Pins & Pin Escapes,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
October 27, 2021
The greatest positions in Jiu jitsu – mount and rear mount
The greatest positions in Jiu jitsu - mount and rear mount: The game of Jiu jitsu rewards…
October 11, 2021
Pressure
Pressure: when we think of winning in Jiu jitsu we typically think in terms of MOVES. If…
Passing the Guard,Half Guard,Side Control,Mount Position,Closed Guard
September 5, 2021
Start small, with a plan of how to take it all
Start small, with a plan of how to take it all: When you first come out to grapple with…
September 1, 2021
Pressure
Pressure: Pressure over time is the single greatest determinant of victory. It is rare to…
March 20, 2021
When the pressure is on
When the pressure is on: How many moves do you REALLY know? We all think we have a good…
Competition,Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
March 7, 2021
Breaking balance
Breaking balance: People will tell you all the time about the power of body weight to…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
December 22, 2020
Pressure passing – the power of half guard
Pressure passing - the power of half guard: There are many ways to create pressure whilst…
May 28, 2019
The greatest submission in all of Jiu Jitsu
The greatest submission in all of Jiu Jitsu: I teach six complete submission systems…
February 14, 2019
Becoming dangerous from bottom position
Becoming dangerous from bottom position: In Jiu Jitsu Your first responsibility in bottom…
January 7, 2019
Position and submission
Position and submission: Most students of Jiu Jitsu are told from their first class the…
September 4, 2018
Opposing interests
Opposing interests: An interesting feature of any zero-sum game like jiu jitsu (a…
November 11, 2017
Know how you intend to win and practice relentlessly
Know how you intend to win and practice relentlessly: Here is a photo of Georges…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Competition Commentary,Self-Defense