May 16, 2020
When to be tight and when to be loose
When to be tight and when to be loose: when it comes to physicality, Jiu Jitsu is a game…
Competition,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
May 12, 2020
Fastest way to control a leg lock scramble? Control both legs
Fastest way to control a leg lock scramble? Control both legs: Nothing is more…
May 11, 2020
Half guard passing and MMA/fighting
Half guard passing and MMA/fighting: Modern Jiu jitsu has many exciting and very…
May 2, 2020
Have a definite goal when you scramble
Have a definite goal when you scramble: Scrambles are one of the most common scenarios in…
April 28, 2020
Gordon Ryan learns the art of tactics
Gordon Ryan learns the art of tactics: Every Sunday (before this whole Coronavirus thing…
April 20, 2020
The greatest submission of them all – pressure leading to fatigue
The greatest submission of them all - pressure leading to fatigue: let me tell you…
April 11, 2020
Learn to create multiple threats to break through tough defenses
Learn to create multiple threats to break through tough defenses: The higher the skill…
April 10, 2020
Making first contact with your opponent – start with hands and head
Making first contact with your opponent - start with hands and head: All grappling…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
April 9, 2020
Identify the potential threat(s) and negate it – then go to work
Identify the potential threat(s) and negate it - then go to work: The most obvious and…
April 8, 2020
The less time you spend directly in front of your opponents legs – the better
The less time you spend directly in front of your opponents legs - the better: Whenever…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
April 5, 2020
If he can’t grip you he can’t control you – if he can’t control you he can’t attack you
If he can’t grip you he can’t control you - if he can’t control you he can’t attack you:…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
April 4, 2020
Letting your opponent pick his poison
Letting your opponent pick his poison: It’s always impressive to see an athlete impose…
March 30, 2020
When in doubt
When in doubt...Jiu Jitsu is a complicated sport with a requirement on your part to learn…
March 28, 2020
When you encounter resistance – do you see closed doors or open doors?
When you encounter resistance - do you see closed doors or open doors? If there is one…
March 27, 2020
The three routes to victory in combat sports
The three routes to victory in combat sports - the first is to have such PERFECT…
March 24, 2020
If you understand exactly what the main underlying body movement patterns of Jiu Jitsu are – you can shut them down
If you understand exactly what the main underlying body movement patterns of Jiu Jitsu…
March 23, 2020
My philosophy of attack in Jiu Jitsu can be stated in a single sentence
My philosophy of attack in Jiu Jitsu can be stated in a single sentence. Learn to attack…
March 22, 2020
When you have a good position – TAKE YOUR TIME
When you have a good position - TAKE YOUR TIME: One of the traits of good Jiu Jitsu…
March 21, 2020
What are your next two moves if this one fails?
What are your next two moves if this one fails? One of the great features of Jiu Jitsu is…
March 20, 2020
Grey zones
Grey zones: Most of the time in Jiu Jitsu we like to push the game towards certainties.…