May 1, 2021
Lex Fridman podcast
Lex Fridman podcast: While in Austin I had the opportunity to have a fascinating…
March 12, 2021
When the work is done
When the work is done: One of the clearest signs that you have a sustainable training…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Off-mats and Philosophy
December 2, 2020
First workout in Puerto Rico
First workout in Puerto Rico: It was great to be back on the mats in a new land here…
December 1, 2020
Driving
Driving: An odd thing about my life is that I have not driven a car in thirty years! When…
November 22, 2020
New York
New York: My life is probably a lot like yours. It’s been filled with moments of success…
November 16, 2020
You can always come back to Jiu jitsu
You can always come back to Jiu jitsu: Life is complicated and often it creates times…
November 13, 2020
The parable of the banker
The parable of the banker: Back in the late 1990’s when I was working as a bouncer in NYC…
November 12, 2020
Night shift
Night shift: When I first came to live in America in 1991 and settled in to study and…
November 3, 2020
Symbols
Symbols: I am often asked why I sometimes present students with a knife or sword after a…
October 31, 2020
Early days in NYC – Mom and Dad visit
Early days in NYC - Mom and Dad visit: When I first came to NYC from New Zealand in 1991…
September 11, 2020
Rrecovery and return to greatness cannot be stopped
No matter how much destruction is brought to the body and property; as long as the spirit…
August 23, 2020
5:30am another night done
5:30am another night done: Here is an old photo taken at the end of a long night working…
June 15, 2020
Young masters
Young masters: When we think of martial arts masters the image that usually comes to mind…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Off-mats and Philosophy,Mental Skills & Development
May 8, 2020
The soul of Jiu jitsu will always be submission
The soul of Jiu jitsu will always be submission: Every combat sport has its soul. For…
Submissions,Off-mats and Philosophy,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
March 13, 2020
Lost time?
Lost time? There are not many certainties in Jiu Jitsu but here is one - AT SOME POINTS…
March 11, 2020
Life takes us in many directions – but you can always come back to Jiu Jitsu
Life takes us in many directions - but you can always come back to Jiu Jitsu: Many people…
October 19, 2019
One of the surest ways to success in life is to identify an unacknowledged truth
One of the surest ways to success in life is to identify an unacknowledged truth -…
October 16, 2019
People treat you differently when you are dangerous
People treat you differently when you are dangerous: A big theme in my coaching is that…
Off-mats and Philosophy,Mental Skills & Development,Strategy & Tactics
October 2, 2019
The ideal of Jiu Jitsu
The ideal of Jiu Jitsu: My understanding of Jiu Jitsu never waivers from this - JIU JITSU…
Off-mats and Philosophy,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
September 13, 2019
Know thyself
Know thyself: A big part of success both short term and long term comes from knowing your…