Early days in NYC – Mom and Dad visit

Early days in NYC - Mom and Dad visit: When I first came to NYC from New Zealand in 1991…

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How you end today’s training session will determine tomorrow’s

How you end today’s training session will determine tomorrow’s: When most people end a…

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Let the position do the work for you

Let the position do the work for you: It’s natural in combat sports to feel like you…

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Regulating tension

Regulating tension: When you first began Jiu jitsu you probably had the same problem…

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The power of learning

The power of learning: It is always impressive to watch a student take on new ideas and…

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Don’t just attack the joint – attack his balance at the same time

Don’t just attack the joint - attack his balance at the same time: I’m sure that many…

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Reflections on a truly great athlete and career

Reflections on a truly great athlete and career: The great Khabib Nurmagomedov fought…

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Scare the hell out of your opponents with terrifying submission technique

Scare the hell out of your opponents with terrifying submission technique - all my…

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There are an infinite number of possibilities in a scramble – but there should be only one goal – the opponents back

There are an infinite number of possibilities in a scramble - but there should be only…

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Two ways of studying Jiu jitsu

Two ways of studying Jiu jitsu: One of the beauties of Jiu jitsu is that you can approach…

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The remarkable story of Brian Glick

The remarkable story of Brian Glick: I am mostly known through the exploits of my…

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Jiu Jitsu mindset

Jiu Jitsu mindset: A question I am often asked is what are mental aspects of Jiu jitsu…

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Reading your opponent

Reading your opponent: In daily life we all learn to read the body language of people…

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Lessons

Lessons: It was a great pleasure for the squad to train with the great UFC champion Rose…

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The second you make contact with the leg – attack your opponents balance

The second you make contact with the leg - attack your opponents balance: A very common…

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Uke and tori

Uke and tori: Almost all drilling in Jiu jitsu is done with one athlete who is PERFORMING…

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Heel hooks in IBJJF competition

Heel hooks in IBJJF competition: The IBJJF made an important decision recently to allow…

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The biggest sale in BJJ Fanatics history continues today!

The biggest sale in BJJ Fanatics history continues today! 50% off all my instructional…

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