July 31, 2017
An inspiring story
An inspiring story: Last night was the first EBI event for women - a milestone for…
July 30, 2017
Making progress
Making progress: This weekend, talented apprentice(kohai), Jason Rau competed in a local…
July 29, 2017
New York always has a surprise in store
New York always has a surprise in store: So here I am in a shockingly empty JFK departure…
July 28, 2017
Grappling and geography
Grappling and geography: One of the great pleasures of spending a long time in the sport…
July 27, 2017
Spreading the word
Spreading the word: I always love teaching some of the key elements of our approach to…
July 26, 2017
Confidence
People constantly warn against the dangers of over confidence; but in all honesty I tell…
July 25, 2017
Two kinds of strength – two approaches to combat
Two kinds of strength - two approaches to combat: This weekend welterweight champion…
July 23, 2017
Perfect performance!
Perfect performance! The great Roger Gracie took on Marcus Almeida "buchecha" in a…
July 23, 2017
What a night, what a fight!!
What a night, what a fight!! Chris Weidman did exactly what he said he wanted to do - to…
July 21, 2017
It begins again
It begins again: Chris Weidman @chrisweidmanufc successfully weighs in today in hometown…
July 21, 2017
Another day, another room
Another day, another room: I am a big believer in consistency in training. Most of your…
July 21, 2017
Seeing the old gang
Seeing the old gang: It was my pleasure to trek out to Long Island NY to see Chris…
July 19, 2017
Fighting for advantage
Fighting for advantage: One of the central premises of jiu jitsu is this - ALWAYS GAIN…
July 17, 2017
One move – with many faces
One move - with many faces: One of the central demands jiu jitsu makes of us is to adapt…
July 16, 2017
Clash of Titans
Clash of Titans: Next week in Rio de Janeiro will be a super fight as big as any in the…
July 15, 2017
Stage entrance
Stage entrance: The last seconds before a match begins - here, Eddie Cummings gets ready…
July 14, 2017
Subjecting the student to stress
Subjecting the student to stress: A well known image of teaching is that of the drill…
July 13, 2017
Active observation
Active observation: As training begins I always try to keep an eye on the room and look…