February 8, 2024
Everything your opponent does from top position…
Everything your opponent does from top position or standing position presupposes a…
December 29, 2023
Use your weight
Use your weight: Once you’re in top position and you’re no longer being held between your…
November 26, 2023
Using top position as a default
Using top position as a default: Sometimes you’ll have an opponent who for tactical…
November 15, 2023
Once you get top position don’t sacrifice it willingly
Once you get top position don’t sacrifice it willingly. Too often athletes get top…
September 25, 2023
All reversals and sweeps score the same
All reversals and sweeps score the same: In most grappling sports there are rewards for…
July 7, 2023
Climbing the rope
Climbing the rope: When you go to climb a rope you don’t just magically spring up to the…
May 25, 2023
Top position in Jiu jitsu is a constant battle
Top position in Jiu jitsu is a constant battle to get past the feet, legs and hips and…
May 19, 2023
Victory in Oklahoma City!
Victory in Oklahoma City! We had a great night here in OKC at the WNO Professional…
March 7, 2022
The remarkable power of underhooks in ground grappling
The remarkable power of underhooks in ground grappling: It’s never enough to just pin…
March 5, 2022
Making your mounted position intimidating (even when you can’t punch)
Making your mounted position intimidating (even when you can’t punch): The original…
November 2, 2021
New Wave Half Guard
New Wave Half Guard: I am very pleased to announce the release today of my latest…
June 11, 2021
When on top, your first responsibility is balance
When on top, your first responsibility is balance: It seems there is always a thousand…
November 6, 2017
Calculated risk
Calculated risk: Probably the single toughest thing for a professional athlete to do is…