July 25, 2023
The better a move starts – the easier it gets finished
The better a move starts - the easier it gets finished: Every move in this sport is a…
July 23, 2023
Undermining athleticism
Undermining athleticism: It’s a great thing to possess good athletic traits. They will…
July 21, 2023
Negate first, attack second
Negate first, attack second: Nothing is riskier than attacking an opponent who is…
July 5, 2023
Once a move is properly set – NOW it’s time to use your strength!
Once a move is properly set - NOW it’s time to use your strength! People often talk about…
July 1, 2023
A path in the wilderness
A path in the wilderness: Jiu jitsu sparring can seem like a confusing mess as you get…
June 23, 2023
Committing to your attacks
Committing to your attacks: Sometimes when we attack we do so anticipating failure - this…
June 22, 2023
Pushing past resistance
Pushing past resistance: Everything you do in jiu jitsu, you do against resistance. Your…
June 7, 2023
Don’t be satisfied
Don’t be satisfied: When you stop an opponents move in its tracks it’s always a good…
May 30, 2023
Decisions are easier when you work with priorities
Decisions are easier when you work with priorities: Jiu jitsu gives you a thousand…
May 11, 2023
Your best move is only as good as your ability to get yourself in a position to apply it
Your best move is only as good as your ability to get yourself in a position to apply it:…
May 5, 2023
Against good opponents the first move rarely scores
Against good opponents the first move rarely scores - you will be judged primarily by the…
May 1, 2023
Control makes opponents predictable
Control makes opponents predictable: When an opponent stands in front of you it’s…
April 7, 2023
Take your time when your opponent is carrying your weight
Take your time when your opponent is carrying your weight: Speed is a wonderful thing and…
March 31, 2023
Using your strengths
Using your strengths: We all have moves that we favor and feel more confident using.…
March 20, 2023
Take away your opponents ability to resist one step at a time
Take away your opponents ability to resist one step at a time: The game of Jiu jitsu is…
March 18, 2023
When it’s time to go – go!
When it’s time to go - go! Speed is a wonderful thing in combat sports, if you have it,…
March 16, 2023
Proactive and reactive mindsets
Proactive and reactive mindsets: Traditional jiu jitsu was centered around a reactive…
February 15, 2023
The moment of opportunity
The moment of opportunity: So many times in a match their is a moment where both athletes…
January 27, 2023
Angle is everything
Angle is everything: It’s hard to make frontal assaults in this game. All your opponents…
January 8, 2023
Favorite moves
Favorite moves: All great athletes have their signature moves. These form the basis of…