September 13, 2020
Leg locks won’t work in MMA
Leg locks won’t work in MMA: A very commonly stated opinion is that leg locks won’t work…
September 11, 2020
Getting ready
Getting ready: Neiman Gracie has been training hard for his biggest test yet against one…
September 5, 2020
Active rest
Active rest: Jiu jitsu, like any combat sport, can be an exhausting experience. Sometimes…
September 4, 2020
Knots
Knots: I’m sure you’ve all had the frustration of trying to untie a tightly tangled knot.…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
September 3, 2020
Don’t stand directly in front of dangerous opponents
Don’t stand directly in front of dangerous opponents: The human body is set up to be at…
September 2, 2020
Relaxation and tension
Relaxation and tension: One of the toughest things to learn on your Jiu jitsu journey is…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
August 31, 2020
When you have dangerous submission holds – even the ones that don’t fully work will have an impact on your opponent
When you have dangerous submission holds - even the ones that don’t fully work will have…
August 30, 2020
Know what you want
Know what you want - Train your mind to see opportunities where it is possible - act…
August 28, 2020
Your opponent has two legs – make sure you are capable of attacking both
Your opponent has two legs - make sure you are capable of attacking both: Its natural in…
Leg Locks,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
August 27, 2020
When behind an opponent – create a constant threat of strangulation – everything else you feeds off this
When behind an opponent - create a constant threat of strangulation - everything else you…
August 24, 2020
Learn to get comfortable in inverted positions on your shoulders and double the number of submission entries you can attempt
Learn to get comfortable in inverted positions on your shoulders and double the number of…
August 20, 2020
Fighting bigger opponents
Fighting bigger opponents: Jiu jitsu is one of the few combat sports that still allows…
Competition,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Self-Defense,Strategy & Tactics
August 19, 2020
In a crises situation, everything begins with a calm mind
In a crises situation, everything begins with a calm mind: There is a huge amount…
August 18, 2020
Angle is your friend
Angle is your friend: Gunning for submissions underneath a tough opponent is never easy…
Kimura / Americana / Omoplata,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
August 17, 2020
Making yourself strong is good – but making your opponent weak is far better
Making yourself strong is good - but making your opponent weak is far better: The human…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
August 14, 2020
Survive first – escape second
Survive first - escape second: When you first begin Jiu jitsu is natural to feel totally…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Strategy & Tactics
August 13, 2020
Maximize your connection and minimize your opponents postural integrity
Maximize your connection and minimize your opponents postural integrity: The biggest…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
August 12, 2020
Hold ‘em by the nose and punch ‘em in the face
Hold ‘em by the nose and punch ‘em in the face: Those words were famously said by General…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
August 1, 2020
Victory in Texas!
Victory in Texas! Garry Tonon had a hard fought win tonight in Austen Texas over the very…
July 30, 2020
Tunnel vision
Tunnel vision: One of the biggest detractors from performance improvement in grappling is…