December 31, 2019
Happy New Year from NYC!!
Happy New Year from NYC!! I wanted to wish you all the best for 2020 It has been an…
December 31, 2019
He who controls the head…
He who controls the head...the human body is essentially a skull connected to a spine and…
December 30, 2019
If you can get an opponents hands to the floor whilst working from open guard – the attacks come easy
If you can get an opponents hands to the floor whilst working from open guard - the…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
December 29, 2019
Filming the upcoming open guard video with BJJ Fanatics here in Boston!!
Filming the upcoming open guard video with BJJ Fanatics here in Boston!! Getting a solid…
December 28, 2019
Get to your strangle!
When you master both upper body grips to maintain chest to back contact and lower body…
December 25, 2019
Break an opponents stance and balance
The single biggest determinant of your success or failure from open guard will be your…
Open Guard,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
December 24, 2019
When there are ten thousand possibilities the smart thing is to focus on a few good one
When there are ten thousand possibilities the smart thing is to focus on a few good one:…
December 23, 2019
Technical skill, tempo and movement quality
Technical skill, tempo and movement quality are far more important considerations than…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Mental Skills & Development
December 22, 2019
Controlling the Action/reaction reflex is the single most artful aspect of Jiu Jitsu
Controlling the Action/reaction reflex is the single most artful aspect of Jiu Jitsu: It…
December 21, 2019
Better to have the floor on your back than an opponent on your back
Better to have the floor on your back than an opponent on your back: The worst situation…
December 20, 2019
If you can get both your opponents feet to leave the mat – he will be very hard pressed indeed to stop you scoring
If you can get both your opponents feet to leave the mat - he will be very hard pressed…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Takedowns,Strategy & Tactics
December 19, 2019
From open guard the game goes to the man who controls the head and shoulders
From open guard the game goes to the man who controls the head and shoulders: The old…
Open Guard,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Guards
December 18, 2019
Attacking the back – Prioritize chest to back connection over the lower body hooks
Attacking the back - Prioritize chest to back connection over the lower body hooks: When…
December 17, 2019
Where would you go from here?
Where would you go from here? You enter ashi garami - your opponent immediately begins to…
December 16, 2019
It all begins with measure of distance
It all begins with measure of distance: When you begin in open guard with an opponent in…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Mental Skills & Development,Strategy & Tactics
December 15, 2019
There is ALWAYS a possibility right there in front of you
There is ALWAYS a possibility right there in front of you: Once you lay your hands on…
December 14, 2019
It ain’t a pin if he’s out of balance
It ain’t a pin if he’s out of balance: Pins are one of the foundational skills of Jiu…
December 13, 2019
Victory in Las Vegas!!
Victory in Las Vegas!! Gordon Ryan and Craig Jones were on fire last night in Las Vegas…
December 12, 2019
Mastery of the hook sweep (sumi gaeshi) – an essential part of my approach to the game
Mastery of the hook sweep (sumi gaeshi) - an essential part of my approach to the game:…
December 10, 2019
When you can break your opponents stance you can dominate from anywhere – even underneath an opponent
When you can break your opponents stance you can dominate from anywhere - even underneath…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics