March 31, 2021
What opportunities do you see in this moment?
What opportunities do you see in this moment? Could act upon them in the time available?…
March 30, 2021
The not-so-gentle art
The not-so-gentle art: Jiu jitsu, like all combat sports, aspires towards maximum…
March 29, 2021
Don’t be satisfied with good when great is right there for the taking
Don’t be satisfied with good when great is right there for the taking: Getting into a…
March 27, 2021
Starting with a skill set – the example of a Nicky Rod
Starting with a skill set - the example of a Nicky Rod: A situation I often see as a…
March 26, 2021
Victory in Texas!!
Victory in Texas!! The squad had a great night here in Austin tonight with three athletes…
March 25, 2021
Countdown in Texas
Countdown in Texas: The squad is in Austin Texas getting ready for the big WHO’S NUMBER…
March 23, 2021
Life isn’t fair – neither should be your Jiu jitsu
Life isn’t fair - neither should be your Jiu jitsu: Fair play is a wonderful thing but…
Positions, Pins & Pin Escapes,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
March 22, 2021
When you’re the more experienced or bigger partner – start in bottom position with disadvantage
When you’re the more experienced or bigger partner - start in bottom position with…
March 21, 2021
When you’re starting on the path to back control mastery – focus on the upper body first
When you’re starting on the path to back control mastery - focus on the upper body first:…
March 20, 2021
When the pressure is on
When the pressure is on: How many moves do you REALLY know? We all think we have a good…
Competition,Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
March 19, 2021
The power of escape
The power of escape: When we think of powerful moves in Jiu jitsu you typically picture a…
Positions, Pins & Pin Escapes,Mental Skills & Development,Strategy & Tactics
March 18, 2021
NEW WAVE JIU JITSU
I am very happy to announce the release of the first instructional video of the NEW WAVE…
March 17, 2021
Getting out of trouble – and putting the other guy into trouble
Getting out of trouble - and putting the other guy into trouble: If there is one skill in…
Positions, Pins & Pin Escapes,Mental Skills & Development,Strategy & Tactics
March 16, 2021
Tension and relaxation
Tension and relaxation: Jiu jitsu is a game that requires from us great variations in…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
March 15, 2021
Getting pinned is bad – getting pinned AND getting your limbs extended out and away from your torso is even worse
Getting pinned is bad - getting pinned AND getting your limbs extended out and away from…
March 14, 2021
Opening gambits
Opening gambits: Jiu jitsu is a game with a lot of chaos built into it that prevents us…
March 13, 2021
If your back is on the floor – then you know that your opponent can’t get to your back
If your back is on the floor - then you know that your opponent can’t get to your back:…
March 12, 2021
When the work is done
When the work is done: One of the clearest signs that you have a sustainable training…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Off-mats and Philosophy
March 11, 2021
Don’t give it away for free (unless you’re setting a trap)
Don’t give it away for free (unless you’re setting a trap): The grip fighting that…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
March 9, 2021
Going beyond pinning
Going beyond pinning: The basic theme of Jiu jitsu is of getting to dominant upper body…