April 30, 2018
Incorporating systems into your game
Incorporating systems into your game: I always enjoy coaching experienced athletes with a…
April 29, 2018
Weekend of victory
Weekend of victory: Squad juniors, Frank Rosenthal and Jason Rau had a great weekend at…
April 29, 2018
Neiman Gracie wins again!
Neiman Gracie wins again! Outstanding MMA jiu jitsu representative, Neiman Gracie…
April 28, 2018
When it comes to fighting, most people think in terms of who is strongest, fastest, most athletic, bravest, toughest etc.
When it comes to fighting, most people think in terms of who is strongest, fastest, most…
April 26, 2018
The essential skills of the leg lock system
The essential skills of the leg lock system: You might be puzzled by the first two listed…
April 25, 2018
Open wedges/closed wedges
Open wedges/closed wedges: an important principle of my leg lock system is the closed…
April 24, 2018
The leg lock system instructional
The leg lock system instructional: There are many different ways to present my approach…
April 23, 2018
Moves and movement
Moves and movement: Jiu Jitsu is usually taught as MOVES. However, every MOVE presupposes…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Mental Skills & Development
April 22, 2018
In all combat two things are required for victory
In all combat two things are required for victory - the necessary SKILLS and the…
April 21, 2018
Ideal positioning and less than ideal
Ideal positioning and less than ideal: When we first begin to learn a move it is wise to…
April 20, 2018
Back attacks
Back attacks: As most of you know, I put a VERY heavy emphasis on back attacks in my…
April 19, 2018
The separation principle
The separation principle: My leg lock system has around ten core principles that give it…
April 18, 2018
A word of thanks to show promotions
A word of thanks to show promotions: I think of all the jobs in grappling, the toughest…
April 17, 2018
Develop one strong threat first and build upon that
Develop one strong threat first and build upon that: A key theme of my teaching is that…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development,Strategy & Tactics
April 16, 2018
Getting it right
Getting it right: Talented and industrious squad junior, Frank Rosenthal had a superb…
April 15, 2018
Nicky Ryan and the power of sankaku (triangle)
Nicky Ryan and the power of sankaku (triangle): Many of you will remember that a BIG part…
April 15, 2018
Victory in NYC!
Victory in NYC! Nicky Ryan won his grappling superfight versus the very tough and…
April 14, 2018
Go Eddie!
Go Eddie! Had a great time at RGA this afternoon teaching the Saturday class usually…
April 13, 2018
The purpose of the instructional video
The purpose of the instructional video: My intention in releasing an instructional video…
April 12, 2018
Teaching a wider audience – launching an instructional video series
Teaching a wider audience - launching an instructional video series: For twenty years I…