November 26, 2023
Using top position as a default
Using top position as a default: Sometimes you’ll have an opponent who for tactical…
January 4, 2023
Fight them with your legs
Fight them with your legs: One of the most fundamental aspects of Jiu jitsu is it’s…
July 11, 2022
Closing distance
Closing distance: Most jiu jitsu students have a tendency to think the action starts when…
December 12, 2021
Distance control
Distance control: Controlling the distance between you and your opponent is among the…
November 3, 2021
Your mind may be your most powerful weapon – but your legs are a close second
Your mind may be your most powerful weapon - but your legs are a close second: The entire…
October 31, 2021
Distance control
Distance control: One of the most important aspects of guard play is CONTROLLING THE…
September 26, 2021
Hands and feet
Hands and feet: when you use your arms to grab something you will usually use your hands…
September 8, 2021
NEW WAVE JIU JITSU OPEN GUARD: SWEEPS AND REVERSALS
I am happy to announce the release of my latest instructional video from the NEW WAVE JIU…
September 7, 2021
Open guard – so many possibilities
Open guard - so many possibilities - don’t restrict yourself: So many people start their…
August 1, 2021
Two phase sweeps/reversals from open guard
Two phase sweeps/reversals from open guard: When we begin the study of Jiu jitsu we are…
July 29, 2021
Started from the bottom, now we’re here
Started from the bottom, now we’re here: Too often jiu jitsu players work with an odd…
July 6, 2021
I am very happy to announce the release today of my latest instructional video
I am very happy to announce the release today of my latest instructional video as the…
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 16, 2021
It all begins with push and pull
It all begins with push and pull: Open guard is perhaps the most most quintessential…
March 4, 2021
Open guard knees to chest
Open guard knees to chest: People talk about posture all the time in Jiu jitsu -…
February 14, 2021
First contact – hands or feet?
First contact - hands or feet? Grappling is all about connection. No connection to an…
August 16, 2020
Open guard is a four limbed beast – get your hands and feet working in unison
Open guard is a four limbed beast - get your hands and feet working in unison: when…
July 27, 2020
When working from open guard – constantly seek to off balance your opponent forwards so that his hands go to the mat
When working from open guard - constantly seek to off balance your opponent forwards so…
July 6, 2020
Supine and seated guards
Supine and seated guards: The foundation of the bottom game in Jiu jitsu is the guard…