December 13, 2023
Pressure over time conquers all
Pressure over time conquers all: When I first met Nicholas Meregali I was immediately…
April 30, 2022
The best all round method of passing guard – pass from half guard
The best all round method of passing guard - pass from half guard: There are many…
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 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…
October 30, 2021
Leverage and the spine
Leverage and the spine: The spine is the longest lever in the human body. It can be used…
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
November 24, 2020
Obstacles
Obstacles: Sometimes when you run into a skilled guard player and it seems nothing will…
September 10, 2020
Guard passing – two directions for your game
Guard passing - two directions for your game: There are a vast number of ways to pass an…
August 29, 2020
Passing guard as a route to the back
Passing guard as a route to the back: When you first begin the study of Jiu jitsu you…
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 8, 2020
Dominate the space between the knees
Dominate the space between the knees: A fundamental premise of guard position is that THE…
Passing the Guard,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
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…
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…
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
September 3, 2019
Guard passing and leg locks
Guard passing and leg locks: A common sentiment in Jiu jitsu is that leg locks and guard…
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