January 20, 2022
When both athletes know…
When both athletes know the major moves and their counters - victory will usually go to…
December 29, 2021
Next!
Next! The round is over and the next one begins - what’s going through your head?…
October 24, 2021
Not every day in the gym will be a good day
Not every day in the gym will be a good day. In fact there will often be periods of weeks…
June 14, 2021
If you’ve got a mat – you’ve got a dojo
If you’ve got a mat - you’ve got a dojo: I’ve travelled the world and seen every kind of…
June 3, 2021
Athlete safety in training
Athlete safety in training: As a coach one thing I take very seriously is athlete safety…
May 17, 2021
We all like to win
We all like to win - but if you don't make training fun and enjoyable, you won't last…
April 28, 2021
Whatever skill level you are today
Whatever skill level you are today will be 70% a reflection of your training behavior…
March 27, 2021
Starting with a skill set – the example of a Nicky Rod
Starting with a skill set - the example of a Nicky Rod: A situation I often see as a…
March 22, 2021
When you’re the more experienced or bigger partner – start in bottom position with disadvantage
When you’re the more experienced or bigger partner - start in bottom position with…
March 12, 2021
When the work is done
When the work is done: One of the clearest signs that you have a sustainable training…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Off-mats and Philosophy
January 9, 2021
Looking back at yourself
Looking back at yourself: As much as I encourage students to focus on their future goals…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
October 20, 2020
Jiu Jitsu mindset
Jiu Jitsu mindset: A question I am often asked is what are mental aspects of Jiu jitsu…
August 13, 2019
Take some heat off your submissions and see what happens
Take some heat off your submissions and see what happens: In a competitive setting you…
April 8, 2019
Fast progress
Fast progress: Ultimately I want you thinking about Jiu Jitsu in the long term as a…
February 12, 2019
As thrilling as the big stage is – in truth it is not there that the outcome of a bout is determined.
As thrilling as the big stage is - in truth it is not there that the outcome of a bout is…
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…
December 10, 2018
It all starts in the gym
It all starts in the gym: So many people ask me how Nicky Ryan made such fast progress in…
March 10, 2018
Kani Basami
Kani Basami: The scissor throw - kani basami - is one of the more controversial moves in…
February 22, 2018
The Yerkes – Dodson law
The Yerkes - Dodson law: My entire approach to training athletes and preparing them for…
February 21, 2018
Divide and conquer
Divide and conquer: When practicing jiu jiu jitsu, ACTIVELY SEEK TO DIVIDE YOUR…