September 28, 2023
Getting ready
Getting ready: This Sunday night in Houston Texas, Gordon Ryan will take in the…
September 27, 2023
Starting up in Boston
Starting up in Boston: My journey into instructional videos at BJJ Fanatics was helped…
September 24, 2023
Direction of force
Direction of force: When it comes time to apply breaking pressure on a good one of the…
September 22, 2023
Finding balance
Finding balance: When you look at world championships competitions it’s often quite a…
September 21, 2023
You step on the mat alone
You step on the mat alone: In Jiu jitsu and in life - you’re always surrounded by people…
September 20, 2023
Work your way to a position rather than jump to a position
Work your way to a position rather than jump to a position: Superior position is always…
September 18, 2023
Gaining prior advantage
Gaining prior advantage: Jiu jitsu is founded upon the principle of advantage - WHENEVER…
September 16, 2023
Attack his stance first – everything else second
Attack his stance first - everything else second: The strength of an opponents defense is…
September 8, 2023
Surprise
Surprise: of all the elements that can make for a successful entry into a move - surprise…
September 5, 2023
Know thyself
Know thyself: Knowing what you’re good at is a key to victory; knowing what you’re not…
September 3, 2023
Improving yourself
Improving yourself: The path to excellence in all fields of life is skill acquisition.…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
August 28, 2023
Seminar for Marcelo Garcia in Las Vegas
Seminar for Marcelo Garcia in Las Vegas: One of the greatest Jiu jitsu athletes of all…
August 22, 2023
Where you’re strong and where you’re weak
Where you’re strong and where you’re weak: As long as your elbows are tight to your torso…
August 21, 2023
The internationalization of grappling
The internationalization of grappling: Twenty five years ago grappling was a sport…
August 18, 2023
Symmetry
Symmetry: do you need to be able to perform your major moves on both sides of your body…
August 17, 2023
Jiu jitsu super stars vs Team Khabib!
Jiu jitsu super stars vs Team Khabib! There is a fascinating grappling competition coming…
August 13, 2023
Seeing progress
Seeing progress: One of the hardest things about jiu jitsu is the feeling that you aren’t…
August 12, 2023
Pressure over time
Pressure over time: Jiu jitsu is the art of control that leads to submission. Submission…
August 11, 2023
Victory in Austin!!
Victory in Austin!! The New Wave team had an outstanding performance here in Austin Texas…
August 3, 2023
In grappling there is definitely some truth to…
In grappling there is definitely some truth to the adage that you should take your time…