Remember always that as a student of jiu-jitsu…

Remember always that as a student of jiu-jitsu you are first and foremost a student of…

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Control first or submission threat first?

Control first or submission threat first? When attacking the back, we are normally always…

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Started from the bottom, now we’re here

Started from the bottom, now we’re here: Too often jiu jitsu players work with an odd…

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Why is guard position the most emphasized position in Jiu Jitsu?

Why is guard position the most emphasized position in Jiu Jitsu? When you look at all the…

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In the gym you regret every minute of playing defense

In the gym you regret every minute of playing defense - it’s uncomfortable, frustrating…

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The impossible goal of seeking perfection in Jiu jitsu

The impossible goal of seeking perfection in Jiu jitsu performance is a fine metaphor for…

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End of an era

End of an era: It is with great sadness that I have to announce the break up of the squad…

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Scrimmaging up from bottom position

Scrimmaging up from bottom position: So often when we practice Jiu jitsu we carry in our…

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Be quick to critique your own moves

Be quick to critique your own moves as you perform them. Develop a clear sense of when…

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How far ahead do you think?

How far ahead do you think? We always get told not to focus only on the move we are…

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Filming in Boston with old friends

Filming in Boston with old friends: I went up to Boston to film a new instructional video…

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Start well end well

Start well end well: When it comes to getting grip and/connection to an opponent - YOU…

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Mats, memories and meetings

Mats, memories and meetings: I began teaching introduction classes under my sensei Renzo…

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Victory in Austin!!

Victory in Austin!! Nicky Ryan had a great win at The Road to ADCC grappling super fight…

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Glamor vs practicality

Glamor vs practicality: Everywhere is life we have to make a choice between an exciting,…

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When you first take a student into training…

When you first take a student into training, you try to make him see what you see, to…

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Position and your mindset

Position and your mindset: The ideal of Jiu jitsu is control leading to submission. The…

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Looking forward to Texas!

Looking forward to Texas! This Saturday night in Austin Texas will be one of the biggest…

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The tighter your control at the onset of a submission hold the better…

The tighter your control at the onset of a submission hold the better you will be able to…

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The majority of every match will be spent in neutral positions…

The majority of every match will be spent in neutral positions where neither of you has…

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