February 5, 2024
The mount is a frustrating pin for many beginners in jiu jitsu
The mount is a frustrating pin for many beginners in jiu jitsu. You are told on your…
November 16, 2023
Most of the moves associated with standing position are just as effective down on the ground
Most of the moves associated with standing position are just as effective down on the…
November 7, 2023
Close contact
Close contact: the best scoring and finishing opportunities in the sport come from close…
September 29, 2023
Dual threats
Dual threats: We always talk about position and submission as though it is either/or; but…
August 17, 2023
Jiu jitsu super stars vs Team Khabib!
Jiu jitsu super stars vs Team Khabib! There is a fascinating grappling competition coming…
July 31, 2023
The real test of match intensity control is when you’re in trouble
The real test of match intensity control is when you’re in trouble: You’ll often hear me…
March 23, 2023
Sometimes there’s a lot going on when it seems like there’s nothing going on
Sometimes there’s a lot going on when it seems like there’s nothing going on: A strange…
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…
October 30, 2022
Your two biggest positional goals – the back and the mount
Your two biggest positional goals - the back and the mount: When you first begin Jiu…
June 26, 2022
Make the mount and rear mount your pinning goals
Make the mount and rear mount your pinning goals: The central focus of jiu jitsu is to…
March 28, 2022
Conversion
Conversion: People ask me all the time what characteristics the best athletes I work with…
December 6, 2017
Kasai Grappling Championship
Kasai Grappling Championship: This weekend the squad will go out for the last time this…