May 27, 2022
The outcome of a match
The outcome of a match is almost entirely settled before either athlete steps on the mat.…
May 23, 2022
My first all American traffic jam experience!
My first all American traffic jam experience! I finally got my driver’s license here in…
May 20, 2022
Martial arts in Asia
Martial arts in Asia: It’s always fascinating getting ready for a show in Asia. There is…
March 31, 2022
What you get is a reflection of what you give
What you get is a reflection of what you give: When you drill with a training partner you…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Off-mats and Philosophy
March 29, 2022
Paths to the top
Paths to the top: We all want to be the best we can in whatever we decide to dedicate our…
January 23, 2022
The story of the Kenyan runner
The story of the Kenyan runner: One day early in my coaching career I was teaching in…
December 31, 2021
Happy New Year!!!
Happy New Year!!! Wishing all of you a great 2022!! Set your goals high. Make a realistic…
December 1, 2021
What is Jiu jitsu really about?
What is Jiu jitsu really about? More than anything else Jiu Jitsu is about compensating…
November 21, 2021
Sitting on the sidelines
Sitting on the sidelines: There will always be times injury takes you off the mat.…
September 24, 2021
Train your mind
Train your mind to see possibilities and carry knowledge - train your body to make those…
September 21, 2021
Getting settled in Austin
Getting settled in Austin: It’s been a fun first twenty four hours in Austin! Teaching…
September 19, 2021
Last day in Puerto Rico
Last day in Puerto Rico: I had a great time today teaching a seminar here in Puerto Rico…
September 16, 2021
Getting ready for Austin Texas!
Getting ready for Austin Texas! Gordon Ryan, Garry Tonon and I are getting ready for a…
August 3, 2021
One day far out in the future
One day far out in the future you will have to face the biggest Jiu jitsu challenge of…
July 26, 2021
The impossible goal of seeking perfection in Jiu jitsu
The impossible goal of seeking perfection in Jiu jitsu performance is a fine metaphor for…
July 25, 2021
End of an era
End of an era: It is with great sadness that I have to announce the break up of the squad…
July 14, 2021
When you first take a student into training…
When you first take a student into training, you try to make him see what you see, to…
July 4, 2021
It’s Fourth of July
It’s Fourth of July - put some fireworks in your Jiu jitsu! It’s good to have a Jiu jitsu…
June 25, 2021
At the end of the day none of us are special
At the end of the day none of us are special. Most of our best achievements in life come…
June 5, 2021
Many of the ancient masters…
Many of the ancient masters would describe their style in terms of an animal that…