July 5, 2022
I am very pleased to announce the release today of my latest instructional video NEW WAVE CLOSED GUARD
I am very pleased to announce the release today of my latest instructional video NEW WAVE…
July 4, 2022
Closed Guard
Closed Guard: When most people think of guard position in Jiu jitsu, the first image that…
June 24, 2022
The central theme of Jiu jitsu bottom position – fight them with your legs
The central theme of Jiu jitsu bottom position - fight them with your legs: In most…
February 21, 2022
The guard position will always be the most important position in Jiu jitsu
The guard position will always be the most important position in Jiu jitsu: The guard…
December 18, 2021
No one ever said your back has to stay on the ground
No one ever said your back has to stay on the ground: When we first start learning guard…
December 17, 2021
The other side of guard passing
The other side of guard passing: The single biggest aspect of the Jiu jitsu positional…
December 14, 2021
Wasted minutes
Wasted minutes: A minute or two of your time doesn’t seem like much - unless you’re in a…
November 19, 2021
The first guard you learn
The first guard you learn: When I began Jiu jitsu it was standard practice to begin the…
November 18, 2021
When working from guard position – actively seek to get your opponents hands on the floor
When working from guard position - actively seek to get your opponents hands on the…
October 14, 2021
One of the biggest inhibitors of progress in Jiu jitsu
One of the biggest inhibitors of progress in Jiu jitsu is a disproportionate preference…
October 11, 2021
Pressure
Pressure: when we think of winning in Jiu jitsu we typically think in terms of MOVES. If…
Passing the Guard,Half Guard,Side Control,Mount Position,Closed Guard
October 8, 2021
The single biggest demand of Jiu jitsu – use your legs as the centerpiece of your grappling game
The single biggest demand of Jiu jitsu - use your legs as the centerpiece of your…
October 5, 2021
What was the first guard you learned?
What was the first guard you learned? Everyone agrees that guard position is one of the…
August 26, 2021
Angle
Angle: Mount and closed guard are essentially inversions of each other (as far as…
November 8, 2020
Nothing good happens when you’re inside a closed guard
Nothing good happens when you’re inside a closed guard: In a grappling match, as long as…
June 13, 2020
Your guard is four limbed, not two
Your guard is four limbed, not two: The centerpiece of guard position is your legs. Your…
Passing the Guard,Half Guard,Guard Retention,Open Guard,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Guards,Closed Guard
May 18, 2020
Don’t stay on your knees in a closed guard – stand up and open it
Don’t stay on your knees in a closed guard - stand up and open it: One of the most common…
March 2, 2020
Some areas of Jiu Jitsu are an endless ocean of moves – some have only a few
Some areas of Jiu Jitsu are an endless ocean of moves - some have only a few: Of all the…
Open Guard,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Guards,Closed Guard
October 26, 2019
Closed guard – angle is everything
Closed guard - angle is everything: The closed guard is one of the most representative of…
October 22, 2019
Unlocking the power of closed guard
Unlocking the power of closed guard: Probably the single most iconic Jiu Jitsu position…