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…
January 31, 2024
Risk from winning position
Risk from winning position: One of the hardest things to get students doing is to take a…
January 29, 2024
The long trek home
The long trek home: Heading home from Tokyo’s Narita Airport. It’s always a mixed feeling…
January 14, 2024
I am very happy to announce the release of my latest instructional video THE FASTEST WAY TO BECOME AN EFFECTIVE NO GI GUARD PASSER
I am very happy to announce the release of my latest instructional video THE FASTEST WAY…
January 7, 2024
Stay in the game
Stay in the game: There are few routes as frustrating as combat sports. Everything you do…
January 6, 2024
Once you’ve created pressure – keep it on
Once you’ve created pressure - keep it on: Oftentimes I see students perform a fine…
November 1, 2023
I am very happy to announce the release of my latest instructional video as part of the new FASTEST WAY series.
I am very happy to announce the release of my latest instructional video as part of the…
August 13, 2023
Seeing progress
Seeing progress: One of the hardest things about jiu jitsu is the feeling that you aren’t…
July 17, 2023
Back in Austin
Back in Austin: Just got out from a twenty nine hour flight from Thailand back to Texas.…
July 15, 2023
Victory in Thailand!!
Victory in Thailand!! Garry Tonon won via second round submission against the outstanding…
May 28, 2023
Great night of grappling in Austin!
Great night of grappling in Austin! @enigmajiujitsuofficial held another great night of…
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
April 29, 2023
Pressure will always reveal your weaknesses
Pressure will always reveal your weaknesses: I am often asked by students what they need…
April 28, 2023
Getting work done
Getting work done: It’s always great seeing two of my favorite people in Jiu jitsu - the…
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
May 6, 2019
Students and teachers
Students and teachers: Something that I have always been very proud of is the fact that…
February 23, 2018
Angles for strangles
Angles for strangles: Nothing beats a strangle from the back to demonstrate clearly the…
December 4, 2017
Victory in Texas
Victory in Texas: Gordon Ryan won his fourth EBI title tonight in Austin Texas in a tough…
November 28, 2017
Going old school – California style
Going old school - California style: When Gordon Ryan defeated Ralek Gracie at the…
November 22, 2017
The return of the Wolverine
The return of the Wolverine: Eddie Cummings, founding member of the grappling squad, will…