February 18, 2024
Control is control
Control is control: Much is made of the difference between gi and no gi Jiu jitsu. There…
April 23, 2023
Strangling from the back with or without collars/lapels
Strangling from the back with or without collars/lapels: When you’re training or…
January 20, 2023
The power of upper body takedowns
The power of upper body takedowns: The most commonly applied and scored takedowns in no…
April 16, 2022
What the f**k are those guys wearing??!!!
What the f**k are those guys wearing??!!! First training session for @nicholasmeregali in…
March 14, 2022
Adaptations
Adaptations: It’s been fascinating watching the adaptation from gi to no gi for Nicholas…
January 5, 2022
Guard passing without a gi
Guard passing without a gi: The single most common activity from top position in Jiu…
December 20, 2021
When the gi comes off
When the gi comes off: Jiu jitsu is a sport with four faces. Gi grappling, No gi…
August 23, 2021
Why Gordon Ryan is the best no gi mount player I ever saw
Why Gordon Ryan is the best no gi mount player I ever saw: Jiu jitsu is a game of…
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…
August 22, 2020
SUBMISSION from mount without the gi is often a very different position from HOLDING the mount
SUBMISSION from mount without the gi is often a very different position from HOLDING the…
August 11, 2020
Strangles – Gi vs No gi
Strangles - Gi vs No gi: Strangles, and in particular, back strangles, are the single…
July 18, 2020
Gi and no gi – the strangling medium
Gi and no gi - the strangling medium: When it’s time to strangle someone with your upper…
July 13, 2019
The magic of cross collar grips
The magic of cross collar grips: In all aspects of Jiu Jitsu - THE BEGINNING OF CONTROL…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strangles,Gi / No-Gi
December 29, 2018
Jacket required
Jacket required: Working our way through the first sessions filming the upcoming…
January 21, 2018
Rash guards
Rash guards: Part 1: Arguably the question i am asked more than any other has nothing to…
January 21, 2018
Rash guards – Part 2
Rash guards - Part 2: Now it’s time for a rash guard story that may change the minds of…
November 17, 2017
The fundamental principles of combat are universal
The fundamental principles of combat are universal: One of the more fascinating aspects…