Every Jiu jitsu athlete try’s to create problems for their opponent

Every Jiu jitsu athlete try’s to create problems for their opponent. That’s good. If you…

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The journey from beginner to expert

The journey from beginner to expert - physical and psychological development: We all…

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the three most important details ranked in order of importance

Being told two dozen details about a given move will not prove as useful to you under the…

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Consistently Winning the little battles usually means you’ll win the war

Consistently Winning the little battles usually means you’ll win the war: A Jiu jitsu…

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Grip with four appendages – not two

Grip with four appendages - not two: When people ask me about gripping skills in Jiu…

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Big congratulations to Garry Tonon and Gordon

Big congratulations to Garry Tonon and Gordon for winning the Flograppling fan vote…

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The example of Georges St Pierre

The example of Georges St Pierre: I have had the honor of coaching many truly outstanding…

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It’s hard for an opponent to attack you from guard if you don’t allow his feet to make effective connections to your legs and arms

It’s hard for an opponent to attack you from guard if you don’t allow his feet to make…

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Undermining athleticism

Undermining athleticism: One of the central features of Jiu jitsu is the constant drive…

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Looking back at yourself

Looking back at yourself: As much as I encourage students to focus on their future goals…

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FEET TO FLOOR series

I am very happy to announce the release today of the third and final instructional video…

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There’s a lot more to the standing game of Jiu jitsu than takedowns

There’s a lot more to the standing game of Jiu jitsu than takedowns: When most people…

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Push and pull

Push and pull: If you wish to excel in Jiu jitsu there is one seemingly simple edict upon…

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When the workouts done

When the workouts done: My students are renown for their work ethic and I am known to…

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Give a little to gain a lot

Give a little to gain a lot: Most of the time when you have top position you will be…

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Who is this tiny terror??

Who is this tiny terror?? It’s BABY NICKY RYAN!! His Mom is in Puerto Rico and was…

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Defensive soundness before submission

Defensive soundness before submission: The great cliche of Jiu jitsu is “position before…

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Why stay in front of opponents when you can get behind them

Why stay in front of opponents when you can get behind them: To a large degree Jiu jitsu…

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