May 30, 2020
Use all your options when passing half guard
Use all your options when passing half guard: Half Guard passing represents perhaps the…
May 29, 2020
HALF GUARD PASSING AND DYNAMIC PINNING
I am very happy to announce the release today of my latest instructional video HALF GUARD…
May 28, 2020
If you can’t get under ‘em…knock ‘em backwards
If you can’t get under ‘em...knock ‘em backwards: A big part of my approach to open guard…
Leg Locks,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Takedowns
May 27, 2020
The ultimate pressure pass – half guard
The ultimate pressure pass - half guard: There are two main methods of guard passing. The…
May 26, 2020
Dynamic pinning
Dynamic pinning: Jiu jitsu has a very different conception of pinning from other…
May 25, 2020
Nicky Rod amplifies the pulverizing pressure of his top mount game
Here, Nicky Rod amplifies the pulverizing pressure of his top mount game by separating…
May 25, 2020
Don’t be satisfied with the mere act of pinning – go the extra distance and isolate his limbs away from the torso
Don’t be satisfied with the mere act of pinning - go the extra distance and isolate his…
Positions, Pins & Pin Escapes,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics,Locks
May 24, 2020
You have to be able to perform your favorite moves under any conditions
You have to be able to perform your favorite moves under any conditions: Usually when we…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Submissions,Mental Skills & Development
May 23, 2020
Walk into any competition with confidence
If you can train yourself to survive any predicament in the gym, you can walk into any…
May 22, 2020
The worst arm bar in the entire history of arm bars
YOU! Yes you...that was the worst arm bar in the entire history of arm bars...you could…
May 21, 2020
Passing half guard – head control
Passing half guard - head control: The final stage of most forms of guard pass is to get…
May 20, 2020
Heels and toes
Heels and toes: Jiu jitsu is a subtle game. Sometimes the smallest actions can have deep…
May 19, 2020
Distance control
Distance control: When you first go to engage an opponent from seated guard there are a…
May 18, 2020
Don’t stay on your knees in a closed guard – stand up and open it
Don’t stay on your knees in a closed guard - stand up and open it: One of the most common…
May 17, 2020
Building your repertoire
Building your repertoire: When a young musician develops, a big part of that development…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
May 16, 2020
When to be tight and when to be loose
When to be tight and when to be loose: when it comes to physicality, Jiu Jitsu is a game…
Competition,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
May 15, 2020
Get a good bite on the leg
Get a good bite on the leg: Probably the single most common error I see young athletes…
May 14, 2020
Pins – static pinning and dynamic pinning
Pins - static pinning and dynamic pinning: In Jiu jitsu the biggest point score come from…
May 13, 2020
The magic of ashi garami
The magic of ashi garami: Most people associate the use of ashi garami by my students as…
May 12, 2020
Fastest way to control a leg lock scramble? Control both legs
Fastest way to control a leg lock scramble? Control both legs: Nothing is more…