June 30, 2016
Learning curves
Learning curves: Often I am asked questions about the length of time that will be…
June 29, 2016
Body type and jiu jitsu
Body type and jiu jitsu: Very often people will ask me about the effects of body type on…
June 28, 2016
The relationship between MMA and jiu jitsu
The relationship between MMA and jiu jitsu: In my teachings I try never to lose sight of…
June 27, 2016
The power of adaptation
The power of adaptation: Very often in the sport we have to adapt our game around changes…
June 26, 2016
Teaching to teach
Teaching to teach: Throughout my coaching career I have always avoided the common…
June 24, 2016
The iron law of posture
The iron law of posture: For every given human physical activity, there is a posture that…
June 23, 2016
Continuous combat
Continuous combat: The ideal grappler of the future will be able to apply him or herself…
June 22, 2016
When the fighting is over
When the fighting is over: Garry Tonon finishes another impressive performance. The self…
June 21, 2016
If I asked you six moths ago to find a photograph of someone attempting a leg lock on the…
June 18, 2016
Three forms of body control
Three forms of body control: There are three major forms of control over the movements of…
June 17, 2016
Inside the mind of Eddie Cummings as he walks out to another match
Inside the mind of Eddie Cummings as he walks out to another match: Coach has been…
June 15, 2016
Building a culture of respect
Building a culture of respect: One of the favorite moments of my coaching career occurred…
June 14, 2016
Pre-match attitude – study in contrasts
Pre-match attitude - study in contrasts: Different athletes enter matches with very…
June 13, 2016
Trying to explain to Eddie Cummings that ashi garami works just as well when wearing a gi…
June 12, 2016
Olivier Taza – Learning the leg lock system
Olivier Taza - Learning the leg lock system: A very fine example of the speed with which…
June 10, 2016
Teaching the room
Teaching the room: On any given day of teaching jiu jitsu, there will always be massive…
June 9, 2016
Gi or no gi? Teaching a mixed gi and no gi class
Gi or no gi? Teaching a mixed gi and no gi class: The best people in the sport switch…
June 8, 2016
Every submission hold has its own character
Every submission hold has its own character: we are involved in a sport where the…