February 28, 2022
Do you remember the first time you successfully applied a submission hold?
Do you remember the first time you successfully applied a submission hold? What was it?…
February 27, 2022
Pinning
Pinning - get stable first, create pressure second, and work for submissions third: The…
February 25, 2022
The mount and the rear mount are always linked
The mount and the rear mount are always linked: The mount and rear mount are the two…
February 24, 2022
The more risks you take in the gym – the less risk you’ll have to take when it counts
The more risks you take in the gym - the less risk you’ll have to take when it counts:…
February 23, 2022
Alarm clocks and Jiu jitsu
Alarm clocks and Jiu jitsu: Imagine a friend challenged you to solve a fairly complex…
February 22, 2022
I am very happy to see that my teacher Renzo Gracie has just been admitted to the ADCC Hall of Fame!
I am very happy to see that my teacher Renzo Gracie has just been admitted to the ADCC…
February 21, 2022
The guard position will always be the most important position in Jiu jitsu
The guard position will always be the most important position in Jiu jitsu: The guard…
February 20, 2022
Isolation
Isolation: The most impressive displays of strength from the human body all involve the…
February 19, 2022
The mount is mastery
The mount is mastery: When I first began Jiu jitsu I was deeply impressed by the power of…
February 18, 2022
One of the single biggest differences between BEGINNER and EXPERT
One of the single biggest differences between BEGINNER and EXPERT in Jiu jitsu is that…
February 17, 2022
If he can’t grip you, then he can’t control you
If he can’t grip you, then he can’t control you: It’s often a good idea to focus on…
February 16, 2022
Changing angle changes everything
Changing angle changes everything: Whenever you are in engaged against a skilled opponent…
February 15, 2022
Quintessential Jiu jitsu moves
Quintessential Jiu jitsu moves: Do you think there are certain moves that represent the…
February 14, 2022
The power of wrestling!
The power of wrestling! We had a visit today from some truly outstanding wrestlers -…
February 13, 2022
Nothing ever gets better by panicking
Nothing ever gets better by panicking: Pretty much every time we spar your opponent will…
February 12, 2022
It’s a game of posture
It’s a game of posture: Good Jiu jitsu players always feel very difficult to attack for a…
February 11, 2022
If you want to ruin your opponents day – nothing beats a high pressure pin
If you want to ruin your opponents day - nothing beats a high pressure pin: A big part of…
February 10, 2022
Finding a diamond
Finding a diamond: There are a vast number of moves in Jiu jitsu, your job is to first…
February 9, 2022
Nicholas Meregali and the power of routine
Nicholas Meregali and the power of routine: The great Brazilian champion Nicholas…
February 8, 2022
Controlled but dangerous
Controlled but dangerous: There is a huge difference between a match where you find…