August 31, 2020
When you have dangerous submission holds – even the ones that don’t fully work will have an impact on your opponent
When you have dangerous submission holds - even the ones that don’t fully work will have…
August 30, 2020
Know what you want
Know what you want - Train your mind to see opportunities where it is possible - act…
August 29, 2020
Passing guard as a route to the back
Passing guard as a route to the back: When you first begin the study of Jiu jitsu you…
August 28, 2020
Your opponent has two legs – make sure you are capable of attacking both
Your opponent has two legs - make sure you are capable of attacking both: Its natural in…
Leg Locks,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
August 27, 2020
When behind an opponent – create a constant threat of strangulation – everything else you feeds off this
When behind an opponent - create a constant threat of strangulation - everything else you…
August 26, 2020
The incredible value of variations of shoulder rolls for technical development in Jiu jitsu
The incredible value of variations of shoulder rolls for technical development in Jiu…
August 25, 2020
The path to powerful arm bars is through the head and shoulders
The path to powerful arm bars is through the head and shoulders: Ostensibly the juji…
August 25, 2020
My instructional video Arm bar
My instructional video Arm bar: Enter the System (Juji gatame) is featured on BJJ…
August 24, 2020
Learn to get comfortable in inverted positions on your shoulders and double the number of submission entries you can attempt
Learn to get comfortable in inverted positions on your shoulders and double the number of…
August 23, 2020
5:30am another night done
5:30am another night done: Here is an old photo taken at the end of a long night working…
August 22, 2020
SUBMISSION from mount without the gi is often a very different position from HOLDING the mount
SUBMISSION from mount without the gi is often a very different position from HOLDING the…
August 21, 2020
Hunting legs from bottom position
Hunting legs from bottom position: When I began studying leg locks many years ago in the…
August 20, 2020
Fighting bigger opponents
Fighting bigger opponents: Jiu jitsu is one of the few combat sports that still allows…
Competition,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Self-Defense,Strategy & Tactics
August 19, 2020
In a crises situation, everything begins with a calm mind
In a crises situation, everything begins with a calm mind: There is a huge amount…
August 18, 2020
Angle is your friend
Angle is your friend: Gunning for submissions underneath a tough opponent is never easy…
Kimura / Americana / Omoplata,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
August 17, 2020
Making yourself strong is good – but making your opponent weak is far better
Making yourself strong is good - but making your opponent weak is far better: The human…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
August 16, 2020
Open guard is a four limbed beast – get your hands and feet working in unison
Open guard is a four limbed beast - get your hands and feet working in unison: when…
August 14, 2020
Survive first – escape second
Survive first - escape second: When you first begin Jiu jitsu is natural to feel totally…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Strategy & Tactics
August 13, 2020
Maximize your connection and minimize your opponents postural integrity
Maximize your connection and minimize your opponents postural integrity: The biggest…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
August 12, 2020
Hold ‘em by the nose and punch ‘em in the face
Hold ‘em by the nose and punch ‘em in the face: Those words were famously said by General…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics