Pressure to the back

Pressure to the back: They say that to a man with a hammer in his hand, everything looks…

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Climbing the rope

Climbing the rope: When you go to climb a rope you don’t just magically spring up to the…

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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…

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Victory in Oklahoma City!

Victory in Oklahoma City! We had a great night here in OKC at the WNO Professional…

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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,…

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Re-learning is much easier than learning

Re-learning is much easier than learning: I am often told by students that they fear…

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Gravity

Gravity: We tend to think of gravity as our friend when we are on top and our enemy when…

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Everything is easier when you get behind opponents

Everything is easier when you get behind opponents: Whenever you feel you need a simple…

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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…

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Counting down in Las Vegas

Counting down in Las Vegas: Putting the final touches on the team preparation here in…

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Top and bottom

Top and bottom: When most people begin the sport of Jiu jitsu they almost always do…

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Doubling your chances

Doubling your chances: For every ten times you try to sweep someone your own size and…

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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…

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Pinning

Pinning - get stable first, create pressure second, and work for submissions third: The…

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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…

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New Wave Half Guard

New Wave Half Guard: I am very pleased to announce the release today of my latest…

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One of the biggest inhibitors of progress in Jiu jitsu

One of the biggest inhibitors of progress in Jiu jitsu is a disproportionate preference…

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When on top, your first responsibility is balance

When on top, your first responsibility is balance: It seems there is always a thousand…

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Breaking balance

Breaking balance: People will tell you all the time about the power of body weight to…

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