August 18, 2023
Symmetry
Symmetry: do you need to be able to perform your major moves on both sides of your body…
August 8, 2023
The pin is a means to an end – not the end itself
The pin is a means to an end - not the end itself: In grappling pinning is a truly…
August 7, 2023
Impressive day in Arizona!!
Impressive day in Arizona!! Yesterday in Arizona the ADCC Open event was held with over…
July 22, 2023
If you can get an opponents feet off the mat you own him
If you can get an opponents feet off the mat you own him: Everything we do in grappling…
July 21, 2023
Negate first, attack second
Negate first, attack second: Nothing is riskier than attacking an opponent who is…
July 15, 2023
Victory in Thailand!!
Victory in Thailand!! Garry Tonon won via second round submission against the outstanding…
July 8, 2023
You can’t learn all the details in a day
You can’t learn all the details in a day. Furthermore, the addition of a single detail is…
July 5, 2023
Once a move is properly set – NOW it’s time to use your strength!
Once a move is properly set - NOW it’s time to use your strength! People often talk about…
May 28, 2023
Great night of grappling in Austin!
Great night of grappling in Austin! @enigmajiujitsuofficial held another great night of…
May 12, 2023
It all stars with one move you have trust in
It all stars with one move you have trust in: For every given scenario in Jiu jitsu,…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
May 2, 2023
Re-learning is much easier than learning
Re-learning is much easier than learning: I am often told by students that they fear…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
March 25, 2023
Victory in Florida!
Victory in Florida! Outstanding New Wave athlete Helena Crevar won gold today at the…
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…
June 10, 2022
Specific skill sets
Specific skill sets: I am notoriously bad at anything outside of jiu jitsu. Focus on one…
May 13, 2022
Doubling your chances
Doubling your chances: For every ten times you try to sweep someone your own size and…
January 14, 2022
The three most important elements of your game
The three most important elements of your game: In time you will rise to a given skill…
November 2, 2021
New Wave Half Guard
New Wave Half Guard: I am very pleased to announce the release today of my latest…
April 24, 2021
Never forget that training is not about winning
Never forget that training is not about winning - it’s about skill development. Don’t…
January 13, 2021
The example of Georges St Pierre
The example of Georges St Pierre: I have had the honor of coaching many truly outstanding…
January 9, 2021
Looking back at yourself
Looking back at yourself: As much as I encourage students to focus on their future goals…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development