October 31, 2020
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…
October 30, 2020
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…
October 29, 2020
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…
Knee On Belly,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
October 28, 2020
Regulating tension
Regulating tension: When you first began Jiu jitsu you probably had the same problem…
Competition,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
October 27, 2020
The power of learning
The power of learning: It is always impressive to watch a student take on new ideas and…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Friends,Mental Skills & Development
October 26, 2020
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…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Locks
October 25, 2020
Reflections on a truly great athlete and career
Reflections on a truly great athlete and career: The great Khabib Nurmagomedov fought…
October 25, 2020
Scare the hell out of your opponents with terrifying submission technique
Scare the hell out of your opponents with terrifying submission technique - all my…
October 23, 2020
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…
October 22, 2020
Two ways of studying Jiu jitsu
Two ways of studying Jiu jitsu: One of the beauties of Jiu jitsu is that you can approach…
Competition,Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Self-Defense
October 21, 2020
The remarkable story of Brian Glick
The remarkable story of Brian Glick: I am mostly known through the exploits of my…
October 20, 2020
Jiu Jitsu mindset
Jiu Jitsu mindset: A question I am often asked is what are mental aspects of Jiu jitsu…
October 19, 2020
Reading your opponent
Reading your opponent: In daily life we all learn to read the body language of people…
October 18, 2020
Most times you have a juji gatame arm bar you also have a triangle available
Most times you have a juji gatame arm bar you also have a triangle available: The…
Triangles,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Armbars
October 17, 2020
Lessons
Lessons: It was a great pleasure for the squad to train with the great UFC champion Rose…
October 16, 2020
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…
Leg Locks,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
October 15, 2020
Uke and tori
Uke and tori: Almost all drilling in Jiu jitsu is done with one athlete who is PERFORMING…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
October 14, 2020
Heel hooks in IBJJF competition
Heel hooks in IBJJF competition: The IBJJF made an important decision recently to allow…
October 14, 2020
The biggest sale in BJJ Fanatics history continues today!
The biggest sale in BJJ Fanatics history continues today! 50% off all my instructional…
October 13, 2020
If you can make an opponent stumble – whichever move you choose to perform next will be easy
If you can make an opponent stumble - whichever move you choose to perform next will be…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics