July 31, 2021
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…
July 30, 2021
Control first or submission threat first?
Control first or submission threat first? When attacking the back, we are normally always…
July 29, 2021
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…
July 28, 2021
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…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Guards
July 27, 2021
In the gym you regret every minute of playing defense
In the gym you regret every minute of playing defense - it’s uncomfortable, frustrating…
July 26, 2021
The impossible goal of seeking perfection in Jiu jitsu
The impossible goal of seeking perfection in Jiu jitsu performance is a fine metaphor for…
July 25, 2021
End of an era
End of an era: It is with great sadness that I have to announce the break up of the squad…
July 24, 2021
Scrimmaging up from bottom position
Scrimmaging up from bottom position: So often when we practice Jiu jitsu we carry in our…
July 23, 2021
Be quick to critique your own moves
Be quick to critique your own moves as you perform them. Develop a clear sense of when…
July 22, 2021
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…
July 20, 2021
Filming in Boston with old friends
Filming in Boston with old friends: I went up to Boston to film a new instructional video…
July 19, 2021
Start well end well
Start well end well: When it comes to getting grip and/connection to an opponent - YOU…
July 18, 2021
Mats, memories and meetings
Mats, memories and meetings: I began teaching introduction classes under my sensei Renzo…
July 17, 2021
Victory in Austin!!
Victory in Austin!! Nicky Ryan had a great win at The Road to ADCC grappling super fight…
July 15, 2021
Glamor vs practicality
Glamor vs practicality: Everywhere is life we have to make a choice between an exciting,…
July 14, 2021
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…
July 13, 2021
Position and your mindset
Position and your mindset: The ideal of Jiu jitsu is control leading to submission. The…
July 12, 2021
Looking forward to Texas!
Looking forward to Texas! This Saturday night in Austin Texas will be one of the biggest…
July 11, 2021
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…
July 10, 2021
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…