May 20, 2023
Signs of success
Signs of success: In Jiu jitsu you’re always striving for goals - some small, some big.…
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…
March 15, 2023
The basis of an opponents defense is his stance
The basis of an opponents defense is his stance - if you can consistently break his…
February 9, 2023
If you can put their weight on their heels…
If you can put their weight on their heels…Sweeping athletic opponents is never easy, but…
February 1, 2023
When it comes time to carry the weight of your opponent…
When it comes time to carry the weight of your opponent it is not the strength of your…
January 26, 2023
The single most important desiderata with sweeps and takedowns
The single most important desiderata with sweeps and takedowns is to begin by BREAKING…
October 27, 2022
First contact
First contact: Every time you start the process of engaging an opponent the ability of…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
September 9, 2022
Be ready with both mind and body
Be ready with both mind and body: When you come out to engage with an opponent there are…
September 7, 2022
Standing position and takedowns
Standing position and takedowns: When jiu jitsu athletes begin studying standing skills…
August 26, 2022
Use your feet and hands to break their stance
Use your feet and hands to break their stance - then use your legs and arms to control…
May 26, 2022
Beginnings – stance, distance, grip
Beginnings - stance, distance, grip: Every grappling exchange has a beginning. How well…
May 13, 2022
Doubling your chances
Doubling your chances: For every ten times you try to sweep someone your own size and…
April 8, 2022
Stance first
Stance first - action second: Everything in jiu jitsu starts with stance. Before you even…
March 17, 2022
Your strength is in your stance
Your strength is in your stance: It’s good to be strong. Strength helps almost every…
December 11, 2021
Athleticism
Athleticism: I think it’s fair to say most people in Jiu jitsu have a feeling that…
December 4, 2021
In the midst of all defense are the seeds of offense
In the midst of all defense are the seeds of offense: It’s natural when an opponent…
November 14, 2017
Structure and movement
Structure and movement: A good coach can look at a student whom they have never met or…