March 19, 2020
Ever try to untie complex knot under pressure?
Ever try to untie complex knot under pressure? Did getting emotional or hyped up or…
Competition,Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development,Strategy & Tactics
March 18, 2020
The two most important parts of the body to control – head and hips
The two most important parts of the body to control - head and hips: Never lose track of…
Competition,Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
March 14, 2020
When you can’t get the breakthrough with your hands – strangle with your legs
When you can’t get the breakthrough with your hands - strangle with your legs: Probably…
March 12, 2020
Gaining a superpower
Gaining a superpower: Imagine if you were offered to power of being able to see five…
March 8, 2020
Fighting the big guys – the story of Nick Ronan
Fighting the big guys - the story of Nick Ronan: This weekend in England, talented junior…
March 3, 2020
Sometimes you just know you done f**ked up
Sometimes you just know you done f**ked up...One of the surest signs of progress in Jiu…
March 1, 2020
Nothing good comes from standing directly in front of your opponents feet and knees
Nothing good comes from standing directly in front of your opponents feet and knees - get…
February 26, 2020
Dual threat
Dual threat: Nothing creates a sense of dread in an opponent more than having to deal…
February 24, 2020
The single greatest step you can make in combat sports
The single greatest step you can make in combat sports, and the insight that forms the…
February 21, 2020
Make sure you know the antidote to your own poisons
Make sure you know the antidote to your own poisons...We all have our favorite…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development,Strategy & Tactics
February 18, 2020
Routes to the back
Routes to the back: In a grappling match there is no more dominant position that getting…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
February 17, 2020
When you can separate knee and elbow you can pass and pin
When you can separate knee and elbow you can pass and pin: One of the main difficulties…
February 13, 2020
Patience is a virtue
Patience is a virtue: A very natural feeling in combat sports is that speed is the…
February 10, 2020
Can you feel the tension?
Can you feel the tension? Learning to read your opponents body is a key skill in all…
Competition,Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development,Strategy & Tactics
January 31, 2020
Carrying weight
Carrying weight: Any time you work underneath an opponent there is a real danger you will…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
January 27, 2020
A big part of your confidence will come from having a plan of WHAT YOU WANT TO DO
A big part of your confidence will come from having a plan of WHAT YOU WANT TO DO in the…
January 26, 2020
Two approaches to submission
Two approaches to submission: Submissions are the soul of Jiu Jitsu. All of the skills of…
January 19, 2020
Figure out where the threat is coming from and position your defense accordingly
Figure out where the threat is coming from and position your defense accordingly: you…
January 11, 2020
Approach what you really want indirectly
Approach what you really want indirectly: We are involved in a sport where all the main…
January 10, 2020
Work in pairs, triples and quadruples
Work in pairs, triples and quadruples: Having a strong offensive move is a wonderful…