January 26, 2022
The great advantage of half guard passing
The great advantage of half guard passing: There are many excellent ways to pass a tough…
January 13, 2022
Getting under your opponents center of gravity is good
Getting under your opponents center of gravity is good. Getting out to an angle is good.…
January 8, 2022
Passing guard – head and hips
Passing guard - head and hips: Whenever it’s time to pass your opponents guard, the two…
January 6, 2022
I am very happy to announce the release today of my latest instructional video from the NEW WAVE series NO GI GUARD PASSING
I am very happy to announce the release today of my latest instructional video from the…
January 5, 2022
Guard passing without a gi
Guard passing without a gi: The single most common activity from top position in Jiu…
January 2, 2022
Using gravity from underneath
Using gravity from underneath: One of the most common beliefs in grappling is that the…
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…
December 12, 2021
Distance control
Distance control: Controlling the distance between you and your opponent is among the…
November 26, 2021
If you want to move people – get under their center of gravity
If you want to move people - get under their center of gravity: it is never easy to move…
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…
November 17, 2021
It doesn’t seem like a big difference…
It doesn’t seem like a big difference… One of the hardest truths to convince a beginner…
November 11, 2021
Starting with an advantage
Starting with an advantage: Imagine if you were practicing takedowns with an opponent…
November 8, 2021
Push and pull
Push and pull: Every grappling exchange has a beginning based around establishing grip.…
November 5, 2021
Keep your hands up!!!!
Keep your hands up!!!! Every time you go to watch a boxing match there is some guy…
November 4, 2021
The magic of half guard
The magic of half guard: Every Jiu jitsu athlete has a responsibility to excel in bottom…
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…
November 2, 2021
New Wave Half Guard
New Wave Half Guard: I am very pleased to announce the release today of my latest…