March 23, 2023
Sometimes there’s a lot going on when it seems like there’s nothing going on
Sometimes there’s a lot going on when it seems like there’s nothing going on: A strange…
December 17, 2021
The other side of guard passing
The other side of guard passing: The single biggest aspect of the Jiu jitsu positional…
August 16, 2021
Fighting until the last
Fighting until the last: In Jiu Jitsu it’s natural to get a sense that a battle has been…
July 15, 2021
Glamor vs practicality
Glamor vs practicality: Everywhere is life we have to make a choice between an exciting,…
June 28, 2021
My first two goals when I teach open guard
My first two goals when I teach open guard: Open guard is among the most difficult skills…
June 21, 2021
Running Georges and Gordon through their guard retention/counter offense drills
Running Georges and Gordon through their guard retention/counter offense drills: Remember…
June 1, 2021
Bottom game is more difficult for most students to learn than top game
Bottom game is more difficult for most students to learn than top game: When I teach…
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
June 30, 2019
Guard retention
Guard retention: One of the most exciting aspects of learning Jiu Jitsu is that of…
June 25, 2019
The hardest skill for beginning students to learn – Guard retention
The hardest skill for beginning students to learn - Guard retention: There are many…
May 2, 2019
Guard Retention – Specifics vs General Theory
Guard Retention - Specifics vs General Theory: There are few skills so difficult for most…
July 9, 2018
Working from neutrality to advantage
Working from neutrality to advantage: The basic insight behind all martial arts is that…
Pin Escapes,North-South Position,Sweeps,Rear Bottom / Rear Mount,Passing the Guard,Knee On Belly,Half Guard,Guard Retention,Positions, Pins & Pin Escapes,Side Control,Mount Position,Open Guard,Guards,Turtle Position,Closed Guard
July 3, 2018
The dualities of jiu jitsu – part two – top and bottom position
The dualities of jiu jitsu - part two - top and bottom position: Jiu jitsu is unusual…
Pin Escapes,North-South Position,Sweeps,Rear Bottom / Rear Mount,Passing the Guard,Knee On Belly,Half Guard,Guard Retention,Positions, Pins & Pin Escapes,Side Control,Mount Position,Open Guard,Guards,Turtle Position,Closed Guard