March 26, 2020
There is a strong relationship between guard passing and taking an opponents back
There is a strong relationship between guard passing and taking an opponents back: We…
March 25, 2020
My favorite way to pass guard
My favorite way to pass guard: There are many effective ways to pass an opponents guard,…
March 9, 2020
When you can pass guard you get to choose the battleground
When you can pass guard you get to choose the battleground: The beauty of guard passing…
March 5, 2020
Do leg lockers need to be able to pass an opponents guard?
Do leg lockers need to be able to pass an opponents guard? I question i am often asked is…
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
February 25, 2020
Open guard – off balancing forward and backwards
Open guard - off balancing forward and backwards: A distinguishing characteristic of…
February 20, 2020
What scenarios must you be effective from in open guard?
What scenarios must you be effective from in open guard? The vast majority of guard play…
February 14, 2020
Why does Jiu Jitsu put such an emphasis on passing guard?
Why does Jiu Jitsu put such an emphasis on passing guard? From your first lesson in Jiu…
February 11, 2020
It doesn’t matter if most of your body is in bottom position when your hips are on top of your opponents hips
It doesn’t matter if most of your body is in bottom position when your hips are on top of…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Guards
February 6, 2020
Open guard is a four limbed beast – not two
Open guard is a four limbed beast - not two: The mistake complete beginners make when…
January 29, 2020
The three things your opponent just can’t hide in a grappling match
The three things your opponent just can’t hide in a grappling match: Once you come to…
January 14, 2020
The fundamental choice in Jiu Jitsu – inside control or outside control
The fundamental choice in Jiu Jitsu - inside control or outside control: When it comes…
Passing the Guard,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Guards
January 12, 2020
Removing a potential base of support prior to a sweep
Removing a potential base of support prior to a sweep: Sweeping tough opponents from open…
January 6, 2020
Where should I start from open guard?
Where should I start from open guard? One of the problems associated with open guard is…
January 1, 2020
Where will you focus your connection from open guard?
Where will you focus your connection from open guard? When you work from your back in…
December 25, 2019
Break an opponents stance and balance
The single biggest determinant of your success or failure from open guard will be your…
Open Guard,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
December 19, 2019
From open guard the game goes to the man who controls the head and shoulders
From open guard the game goes to the man who controls the head and shoulders: The old…
Open Guard,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Guards
December 12, 2019
Mastery of the hook sweep (sumi gaeshi) – an essential part of my approach to the game
Mastery of the hook sweep (sumi gaeshi) - an essential part of my approach to the game:…
December 8, 2019
The great challenge of open guard – reconciling your desire for offense with your need for defense
The great challenge of open guard - reconciling your desire for offense with your need…
November 10, 2019
The remarkable powers of the cross lapel grip
The remarkable powers of the cross lapel grip: There are no universal panaceas for the…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Guards