March 31, 2022
What you get is a reflection of what you give
What you get is a reflection of what you give: When you drill with a training partner you…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Off-mats and Philosophy
March 30, 2022
Win one battle at a time
Win one battle at a time: When you are caught in a bad situation in jiu jitsu it is…
March 29, 2022
Paths to the top
Paths to the top: We all want to be the best we can in whatever we decide to dedicate our…
March 28, 2022
Conversion
Conversion: People ask me all the time what characteristics the best athletes I work with…
March 27, 2022
A solid start makes an easier path to the finish
A solid start makes an easier path to the finish: Jiu jitsu is a lot like life - we…
March 25, 2022
Victory in Dallas!
Victory in Dallas! The squad went 3-0 with every match won by submission here in Dallas…
March 24, 2022
Counting down
Counting down: Gordon Ryan, Brazilian super star Nicholas Meregali and talented South…
March 23, 2022
Two approaches to strangulation
Two approaches to strangulation: The classic and time honored approach to getting rear…
March 22, 2022
Attack the obstacle – then the submission
Attack the obstacle - then the submission: Every move has its counters - no exceptions.…
March 21, 2022
Getting ready
Getting ready: Grappling super stars Gordon Ryan and Nicholas Meregali training with…
March 20, 2022
Distance
Distance: one of the most important determinants of your actions towards an opponent when…
March 19, 2022
The number one reason for losing training time in jiu jitsu is injury
The number one reason for losing training time in jiu jitsu is injury. It’s a contact…
March 18, 2022
If you can clearly articulate the problem – it’s usually easy to find a solution
If you can clearly articulate the problem - it’s usually easy to find a solution: The…
March 17, 2022
Your strength is in your stance
Your strength is in your stance: It’s good to be strong. Strength helps almost every…
March 16, 2022
Lever and fulcrum
Lever and fulcrum: Strength plays a big role in the outcome of matches. Thankfully…
March 15, 2022
Reflections on the mounted position
Reflections on the mounted position: The founders of Jiu jitsu conceived the mounted…
March 14, 2022
Adaptations
Adaptations: It’s been fascinating watching the adaptation from gi to no gi for Nicholas…
March 11, 2022
Sad to report that Garry Tonon lost his title fight
Sad to report that Garry Tonon lost his title fight here in Singapore via KO to champion…
March 9, 2022
When you’re climbing a rope or ladder – it’s always one step at a time
When you’re climbing a rope or ladder - it’s always one step at a time: The general…
March 7, 2022
The remarkable power of underhooks in ground grappling
The remarkable power of underhooks in ground grappling: It’s never enough to just pin…