April 29, 2021
Counting down in Austin, Texas
Counting down in Austin, Texas: Nicky Ryan and Ethan Crelinsten will take on…
April 28, 2021
Whatever skill level you are today
Whatever skill level you are today will be 70% a reflection of your training behavior…
April 27, 2021
Submission escapes and fear
Submission escapes and fear: There are two major categories of escape in Jiu jitsu. The…
April 26, 2021
Every fighter has his favorite weapons
Every fighter has his favorite weapons - but keep in mind that the single greatest weapon…
April 25, 2021
Defense in depth
Defense in depth: Most of you know that I put an extraordinarily high value on defense…
April 24, 2021
Never forget that training is not about winning
Never forget that training is not about winning - it’s about skill development. Don’t…
April 23, 2021
Want to learn to deal with scary situations?
Want to learn to deal with scary situations? Put yourself there often until it feels at…
April 22, 2021
Peeling hands
Peeling hands: Always remember that most grappling techniques begin with grip. The hands…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
April 21, 2021
It all starts with push and pull
It all starts with push and pull: once you come to grips with an opponent there will…
April 20, 2021
Making strong people weak
Making strong people weak: The human body is set up in such a way that it can only exert…
April 19, 2021
Pace
Pace: The three biggest factors that will determine the outcome of a match will always be…
April 18, 2021
The workout isn’t over when your BODY stops moving
The workout isn’t over when your BODY stops moving - it’s over when your MIND stops…
April 17, 2021
A strange and wonderful thing about this sport…
A strange and wonderful thing about this sport is that no matter how bad a position in…
April 16, 2021
The two greats flaws of ashi garami
The two greats flaws of ashi garami: No position has had more radical influence and…
April 15, 2021
Observation
Observation: The model of development in Jiu jitsu ought always to be as close as…
April 14, 2021
Don’t be afraid to take a step back sometimes
Don’t be afraid to take a step back sometimes: Jiu jitsu is a game of pressure. As such…
April 12, 2021
Extension
Extension: The essential feature of successful submission attempts is always extension of…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Locks
April 12, 2021
The power of kimura
The power of kimura: Of all the major submission holds, kimura is in my experience the…
Kimura / Americana / Omoplata,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
April 10, 2021
Air time
Air time: Sweeps in Jiu jitsu all score the same amount regardless of amplitude. Indeed…
April 9, 2021
Stripping away choice
Stripping away choice: The essential nature of Jiu jitsu can be explained very easily. At…