April 15, 2019
Know where you are now and where you want to be in the future
Know where you are now and where you want to be in the future: Most of my time coaching…
December 10, 2018
It all starts in the gym
It all starts in the gym: So many people ask me how Nicky Ryan made such fast progress in…
June 13, 2018
What is your best skill?
What is your best skill? Yesterday we looked at the problem of lagging skills in our…
June 12, 2018
What is your worst skill?
What is your worst skill? Every jiu jitsu player, you, me, everybody, has a worst skill -…
May 29, 2018
Taking notes
Taking notes: I am a big believer in the notion that to a large degree, jiu jitsu is a…
April 28, 2018
When it comes to fighting, most people think in terms of who is strongest, fastest, most athletic, bravest, toughest etc.
When it comes to fighting, most people think in terms of who is strongest, fastest, most…
November 25, 2017
Polishing the edge
Polishing the edge: When sharpening a dull knife, the initial work is heavy grinding of…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
November 14, 2017
Structure and movement
Structure and movement: A good coach can look at a student whom they have never met or…
November 8, 2017
Coaches and athletes – The case of Georges St-Pierre
Coaches and athletes - The case of Georges St-Pierre: An interesting part of the story…