June 3, 2023
Double World Champion!!
Double World Champion!! Outstanding teenage phenom Helena Crevar @helenajiujitsugirl won…
May 14, 2023
Victory in Denver!
Victory in Denver! Teenage phenom Helena Crevar impressed everyone today at the ADCC Open…
April 30, 2023
Victory in Costa Mesa!
Victory in Costa Mesa! Outstanding juniors Daniel Manasoiu @jiujitsugiant Davis Asare…
April 29, 2023
Pressure will always reveal your weaknesses
Pressure will always reveal your weaknesses: I am often asked by students what they need…
April 17, 2023
Whatever your weight is – make sure your opponent feels every ounce of it
Whatever your weight is - make sure your opponent feels every ounce of it: We typically…
April 7, 2023
Take your time when your opponent is carrying your weight
Take your time when your opponent is carrying your weight: Speed is a wonderful thing and…
March 28, 2023
If you can make an opponent carry your weight…
If you can make an opponent carry your weight in an inefficient manner for extended…
March 25, 2023
Victory in Florida!
Victory in Florida! Outstanding New Wave athlete Helena Crevar won gold today at the…
February 9, 2023
If you can put their weight on their heels…
If you can put their weight on their heels…Sweeping athletic opponents is never easy, but…
December 3, 2022
Let the position do the work for you
Let the position do the work for you: You’ve fought hard to gain a good position - it’s…
September 15, 2022
Counting down in Las Vegas
Counting down in Las Vegas: Putting the final touches on the team preparation here in…
June 25, 2022
Directing your weight
Directing your weight: I’m sure you’ve all had the experience of sparring with a well…
June 9, 2022
Make them carry your weight
Make them carry your weight: Gravity is a truly powerful force - make sure you use it as…
November 17, 2021
It doesn’t seem like a big difference…
It doesn’t seem like a big difference… One of the hardest truths to convince a beginner…
October 2, 2021
Weight vs weight distribution
Weight vs weight distribution: Don’t let anyone fool you - weight is a big factor in…
December 30, 2020
Carry your opponents weight easily through posture
Carry your opponents weight easily through posture: When you work in bottom position you…
Sweeps,Positions, Pins & Pin Escapes,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
August 18, 2020
Angle is your friend
Angle is your friend: Gunning for submissions underneath a tough opponent is never easy…
Kimura / Americana / Omoplata,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
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…
May 7, 2018
Carrying weight
Carrying weight: One of the single most important directives whenever working from bottom…
December 2, 2017
Victory in LA – Part 2
Victory in LA - Part 2: Big wins via submission by both Nicky Ryan and Eddie Cummings at…