July 18, 2023
Pressure to the back
Pressure to the back: They say that to a man with a hammer in his hand, everything looks…
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…
May 12, 2023
It all stars with one move you have trust in
It all stars with one move you have trust in: For every given scenario in Jiu jitsu,…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
May 6, 2023
I am very happy to announce the release today of my latest instructional video: AGELESS JIU JITSU: WINNING WHEN YOU’RE OLDER OR LESS ATHLETIC
I am very happy to announce the release today of my latest instructional video: AGELESS…
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 26, 2023
Gravity
Gravity: We tend to think of gravity as our friend when we are on top and our enemy when…
March 30, 2023
Everything is easier when you get behind opponents
Everything is easier when you get behind opponents: Whenever you feel you need a simple…
March 23, 2023
Sometimes there’s a lot going on when it seems like there’s nothing going on
Sometimes there’s a lot going on when it seems like there’s nothing going on: A strange…
September 15, 2022
Counting down in Las Vegas
Counting down in Las Vegas: Putting the final touches on the team preparation here in…
July 17, 2022
Top and bottom
Top and bottom: When most people begin the sport of Jiu jitsu they almost always do…
May 13, 2022
Doubling your chances
Doubling your chances: For every ten times you try to sweep someone your own size and…
March 11, 2022
Sad to report that Garry Tonon lost his title fight
Sad to report that Garry Tonon lost his title fight here in Singapore via KO to champion…
February 27, 2022
Pinning
Pinning - get stable first, create pressure second, and work for submissions third: The…
November 15, 2021
Taking the power out of your opponents side pins – getting under hooks
Taking the power out of your opponents side pins - getting under hooks: It’s never any…
November 2, 2021
New Wave Half Guard
New Wave Half Guard: I am very pleased to announce the release today of my latest…
October 14, 2021
One of the biggest inhibitors of progress in Jiu jitsu
One of the biggest inhibitors of progress in Jiu jitsu is a disproportionate preference…
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…
March 7, 2021
Breaking balance
Breaking balance: People will tell you all the time about the power of body weight to…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics