December 14, 2021
Wasted minutes
Wasted minutes: A minute or two of your time doesn’t seem like much - unless you’re in a…
August 30, 2021
The relationship between POSITION and TIME
The relationship between POSITION and TIME: From your first day in Jiu jitsu you were…
April 27, 2021
Submission escapes and fear
Submission escapes and fear: There are two major categories of escape in Jiu jitsu. The…
March 2, 2021
Plot your next move
Plot your next move: There are times in Jiu jitsu where you have to move quickly and keep…
February 19, 2021
When you have no control time is your enemy, but…
The more dominant your grips and position - the more you take your time when moving:…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
October 25, 2019
Time
Time: Of all the critical factors that go into success in Jiu Jitsu the one that gets…
January 26, 2019
Gordon Ryan taking on the big men
Gordon Ryan taking on the big men: Next weekend in Dallas Texas, Gordon Ryan will step…
February 23, 2018
Angles for strangles
Angles for strangles: Nothing beats a strangle from the back to demonstrate clearly the…
February 22, 2018
The Yerkes – Dodson law
The Yerkes - Dodson law: My entire approach to training athletes and preparing them for…
December 6, 2017
Kasai Grappling Championship
Kasai Grappling Championship: This weekend the squad will go out for the last time this…
December 4, 2017
The remarkable Jake Shields wins again
The remarkable Jake Shields wins again: With all the excitement of EBI 14 this weekend,…
November 28, 2017
Going old school – California style
Going old school - California style: When Gordon Ryan defeated Ralek Gracie at the…
November 27, 2017
Victory in LA
Victory in LA: Gordon Ryan defeated Ralek Gracie at the Metamoris event held at Gracie…
November 21, 2017
Ryan brothers back in action
Ryan brothers back in action: Gordon Ryan is preparing for a tumultuous end to the year…
November 19, 2017
When the body’s work is done, the mind’s work begins
When the body’s work is done, the mind’s work begins: At the end of each workout, it is…
November 18, 2017
Fighting to the top
Fighting to the top: The entire pattern of human existence is based upon competition.…
November 14, 2017
Structure and movement
Structure and movement: A good coach can look at a student whom they have never met or…
November 12, 2017
Last moments before the action begins – keep it short
Last moments before the action begins - keep it short: I am known as one of the most long…
November 10, 2017
Gordon Ryan vs Ralek Gracie
Gordon Ryan vs Ralek Gracie: The squad returns its focus to submission grappling as…
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…