December 31, 2017
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE SQUAD!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE SQUAD!! Hope we can put some uplifting moments into your jiu…
December 30, 2017
In a sport where everyone is doing their best…
In a sport where everyone is doing their best to keep moving forward and improve - just…
December 29, 2017
Creating good habits
Creating good habits: Training is designed to INSTILL GOOD/SOUND HABITS IN ATHLETES THAT…
December 28, 2017
Double danger
Double danger: All of us try constantly to improve our skills in the combat sports.…
December 27, 2017
The first battle in any grappling match is the battle for grips
The first battle in any grappling match is the battle for grips: In any grappling bout,…
December 27, 2017
Back in NYC!
Back in NYC! Just touched down at JFK and get to renew my love/hate affair with New York…
December 26, 2017
Hard working problem solvers
Hard working problem solvers: People come to me all the time asking what kind of…
December 22, 2017
Begin with denial
Begin with denial: Most jiu jitsu athletes begin their matches with a clear sense of what…
December 21, 2017
SHOW ME A MAN OUT OF BALANCE AND I WILL SHOW YOU A MAN WHO IS OPEN TO ANY ATTACK YOU CHOOSE
SHOW ME A MAN OUT OF BALANCE AND I WILL SHOW YOU A MAN WHO IS OPEN TO ANY ATTACK YOU…
December 20, 2017
The bicycle wheel
The bicycle wheel: Students often come to me concerned that due to some circumstances in…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
December 18, 2017
Victories at No Gi world championships
Victories at No Gi world championships: The squad’s Canadian contingent had an…
December 16, 2017
Integrated systems
Integrated systems: Earlier in the week I discussed a central theme of my approach to jiu…
December 15, 2017
One of the most interesting moments of my jiu jitsu year
One of the most interesting moments of my jiu jitsu year was accompanying Gordon Ryan to…
December 14, 2017
Orientation, disorientation and control
Orientation, disorientation and control: A common feature of jiu jitsu sparring and…
December 13, 2017
Integrated systems
Integrated systems: Most of you know that a distinctive feature of my approach to jiu…
December 11, 2017
Aussie in Manhattan
Aussie in Manhattan: Outstanding Australian Grappling star, Craig Jones came by the blue…
December 10, 2017
Quest for improvement
Quest for improvement: I love the excitement of watching junior students working hard to…
December 10, 2017
Victory in New York City
Victory in New York City: Gordon Ryan capped off an incredible year in NYC tonight,…
December 8, 2017
Working against resistance
Working against resistance: Daily drilling of moves is a good thing, but only live…
December 6, 2017
Kasai Grappling Championship
Kasai Grappling Championship: This weekend the squad will go out for the last time this…