October 31, 2019
Put some venom in it!
Put some venom in it! Most of my job is getting performance increases in Jiu Jitsu…
Competition,Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
October 30, 2019
Who is on top of who?
Who is on top of who? If you look at this picture it seems obvious that Jake Shields has…
October 29, 2019
The most readily available move in the sport – front headlock
The most readily available move in the sport - front headlock: Jiu Jitsu is a sport that…
Arm Triangles: Kata Gatame / Anaconda / D'arce,Front Headlock
October 28, 2019
Failure and success
Failure and success: A moments reflect reveals that THE VAST MAJORITY OF SUBMISSION…
October 27, 2019
Juniors on the warpath
Juniors on the warpath: Much of the focus of my posts is on the actions of my senior…
October 26, 2019
Closed guard – angle is everything
Closed guard - angle is everything: The closed guard is one of the most representative of…
October 25, 2019
Time
Time: Of all the critical factors that go into success in Jiu Jitsu the one that gets…
October 24, 2019
Many people go out on the stage THINKING they are going to win – only a few go out KNOWING they are going to win
Many people go out on the stage THINKING they are going to win - only a few go out…
October 23, 2019
A man out of balance is easy to attack
A man out of balance is easy to attack: Attacking and scoring in Jiu Jitsu on someone…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
October 22, 2019
Unlocking the power of closed guard
Unlocking the power of closed guard: Probably the single most iconic Jiu Jitsu position…
October 21, 2019
Fighting smaller people
Fighting smaller people: One of the great themes of Jiu Jitsu is that of constantly…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
October 20, 2019
Pathways to the back
Pathways to the back: You all know how much emphasis I put on getting to the back. In a…
October 19, 2019
One of the surest ways to success in life is to identify an unacknowledged truth
One of the surest ways to success in life is to identify an unacknowledged truth -…
October 18, 2019
When the pressure is on – it’s good to have some weapons you truly believe in
When the pressure is on - it’s good to have some weapons you truly believe in: Humans…
October 17, 2019
You’re never going to feel good about your training sessions – you’re never going to feel one hundred percent going into a match
You’re never going to feel good about your training sessions - you’re never going to feel…
October 16, 2019
People treat you differently when you are dangerous
People treat you differently when you are dangerous: A big theme in my coaching is that…
Off-mats and Philosophy,Mental Skills & Development,Strategy & Tactics
October 15, 2019
A key to confidence when you step out on to the mat – know yourself
A key to confidence when you step out on to the mat - know yourself: The moment you step…
October 15, 2019
Amazing performance by the squad at ADCC 2019
Amazing performance by the squad at ADCC 2019: There are four special prizes given out at…
October 14, 2019
Life isn’t fair – and neither should be your Jiu Jitsu
Life isn’t fair - and neither should be your Jiu Jitsu: The whole point of Jiu Jitsu is…
October 13, 2019
Handicap yourself to improve your performance
Handicap yourself to improve your performance: When we think about performance…