September 30, 2018
A sense of direction
A sense of direction: When you have a clear sense of direction and know exactly what you…
September 29, 2018
Juniors on fire at Rise Grappling Invitational!
Juniors on fire at Rise Grappling Invitational! Last night the squad juniors put on an…
September 28, 2018
I am very happy to announce the release of my latest installment of the ENTER THE SYSTEM series of instructional videos THE FRONT HEADLOCK/GUILLOTINE
I am very happy to announce the release of my latest installment of the ENTER THE SYSTEM…
September 27, 2018
Great morning training with @chrisweidman along with @gordonlovesjiujitsu and @wonderboymma
Great morning training with @chrisweidman along with @gordonlovesjiujitsu and…
September 26, 2018
Art and martial art – start with a sketch
Art and martial art - start with a sketch: When teaching I always keep in mind the…
September 25, 2018
Gold medal front headlock/guillotine
Gold medal front headlock/guillotine: I constantly push my students to excel in the use…
September 24, 2018
This ain’t his first rodeo
This ain’t his first rodeo: Check out my sensei, Renzo Gracie sleeping just before his…
September 23, 2018
One step at a time
One step at a time: A feature of most of the moves of jiu jitsu is that they can usually…
September 22, 2018
Principles versus techniques
Principles versus techniques: The underlying PRINCIPLES of jiu jitsu , and indeed, all…
September 21, 2018
As a coach or mentor there are two things I can never give you
As a coach or mentor there are two things I can never give you. Two things that only you…
September 20, 2018
Follow the journey
Follow the journey: The most exciting times in your growth in martial arts are the early…
September 19, 2018
The three kings of the scramble
The three kings of the scramble: Most of the time in jiu jitsu we are looking to create…
September 17, 2018
Enthusiastic amateurs
Enthusiastic amateurs: Much of what I write about is the development of professional…
September 16, 2018
Frank Rosenthal strangles for the win!!
Frank Rosenthal strangles for the win!! Outstanding junior brown belt Frank Rosenthal…
September 15, 2018
Double gold for Gordon Ryan
Double gold for Gordon Ryan: Gordon Ryan entered the Pan American No Gi championships…
September 13, 2018
Like old times
Like old times: Had a great morning out in Long Island training @chrisweidman along with…
September 12, 2018
Passive learning
Passive learning: Normally we think the learning in jiu jitsu is done when WE perform the…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
September 11, 2018
What do you look for?
What do you look for? As a coach my biggest concern is the quest to get an athletes level…
September 11, 2018
As long as there is memory among the living
As long as there is memory among the living - there will forever be life for people,…