February 28, 2021
Back home in Puerto Rico!
Back home in Puerto Rico! It was great to back in the gym today training the juniors for…
February 27, 2021
Victory in Texas!!
Victory in Texas!! Craig Jones and Gordon Ryan both won brilliant submission victories…
February 25, 2021
Showdown in Texas tomorrow night
Showdown in Texas tomorrow night: Tomorrow night night In Austin Texas. Squad seniors…
February 23, 2021
The ultimate submission
The ultimate submission: We all have our favorite submission holds - in time I hope you…
February 22, 2021
Your legs versus his head
Your legs vs his head: One of the basic features of Jiu jitsu is the notion of…
February 21, 2021
Taking yourself to a new level
Taking yourself to a new level - front headlocks and the example of Craig Jones: At any…
Competition,Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Competition Commentary,Mental Skills & Development
February 20, 2021
Control the hips
Control the hips: The only scoring position from the back in Jiu Jitsu is rear mount.…
February 19, 2021
When you have no control time is your enemy, but…
The more dominant your grips and position - the more you take your time when moving:…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
February 18, 2021
The interplay of push and pull
The interplay of push and pull: When playing bottom position in JiuJitsu there is a…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
February 17, 2021
Identify the problem
Identify the problem: Every submission hold has an escape. Every escape involves a set of…
Kimura / Americana / Omoplata,Mental Skills & Development,Strategy & Tactics
February 16, 2021
Escapes – testing yourself
Escapes - testing yourself: Here is a moment when my students and I were teaching a…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Positions, Pins & Pin Escapes
February 15, 2021
Class is never really over
Class is never really over: Its natural when you’ve just finished a tough class to want…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
February 14, 2021
First contact – hands or feet?
First contact - hands or feet? Grappling is all about connection. No connection to an…
February 13, 2021
Are you ready for the next move?
Are you ready for the next move? If there is one certainty in Jiu jitsu it is that the…
February 12, 2021
An unnecessary rush to completion
Joint locks - don’t be in a hurry to extend the limb: There are two ways to submit an…
February 10, 2021
Loneliness in a crowded room
Loneliness in a crowded room: Jiu jitsu is at the same time both a deeply personal and a…
February 7, 2021
The athlete with the better setups
When both athletes know the major moves and their counters, victory will usually go to…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Strategy & Tactics
February 6, 2021
Back up buddy
Back up buddy: There are many ways to get hurt in combat sports but one of the most…
Competition,Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Self-Defense
February 5, 2021
Watching Jiu jitsu
Watching Jiu jitsu: Whenever my students are injured I usually encourage them to come in…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
February 4, 2021
How much are you using your head when you grapple?
How much are you using your head when you grapple? Usually when we say “use your head” we…