January 18, 2024
Crikey mate! There’s a bloody kangaroo in the backyard!
Crikey mate! There’s a bloody kangaroo in the backyard! You know you’re in Australia when…
January 18, 2024
Gold Coast Queensland Australia
Gold Coast Queensland Australia - I’m having a blast here in Australia catching up with…
October 17, 2023
Jiu Jitsu exhibits the characteristics of both art and science
Jiu Jitsu exhibits the characteristics of both art and science: We usually make a pretty…
October 11, 2023
Routine
Routine: When most people say that a person lives a life of routine they mean it in a…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Off-mats and Philosophy
October 5, 2023
There are many virtues that will help your progress in Jiu jitsu and indeed, in life
There are many virtues that will help your progress in Jiu jitsu and indeed, in life.…
September 21, 2023
You step on the mat alone
You step on the mat alone: In Jiu jitsu and in life - you’re always surrounded by people…
September 8, 2023
The first battle is always inside your own mind
The first battle is always inside your own mind: Whenever we are in a critical situation,…
September 5, 2023
Know thyself
Know thyself: Knowing what you’re good at is a key to victory; knowing what you’re not…
July 28, 2023
Life and jiu jitsu
Life and jiu jitsu: Many of the lessons of Jiu jitsu mirror everyday life. Since you were…
March 30, 2023
I just completed my first 10,000 miles of driving
I just completed my first 10,000 miles of driving - a feat you all probably did by the…
February 6, 2023
Know what you want before you make contact but be prepared to work with what you get given
Know what you want before you make contact but be prepared to work with what you get…
January 2, 2023
Giving it everything
Giving it everything: When we think of giving it everything in some aspect of our life,…
December 16, 2022
Oh sh*t…
Oh sh*t…just landed on a Boston winters night to start filming a new instructional video…
September 28, 2022
The athlete goes out alone
The athlete goes out alone: When we think of athletes getting ready for competition in…
September 20, 2022
Nice show dork
Nice show dork, now get your lazy ass back to work: Back in Austin - ready to start a day…
August 21, 2022
Tape
Tape: If there is one ritual that all grapplers perform and understand it is wrapping up…
July 21, 2022
Rites of passage
Rites of passage: Almost all my adult life I lived in NYC so I never bought a car. I…
July 20, 2022
The story of Rory MacDonald and his walkout music
The story of Rory MacDonald and his walkout music: One of the most distinctive elements…
July 7, 2022
My job as a coach
My job as a coach is to give you a strong vocabulary and the rules of grammar. Your job…
July 4, 2022
Happy 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July! I always loved the American holiday of 4th of July. I’ve seen it…