March 15, 2022
Reflections on the mounted position
Reflections on the mounted position: The founders of Jiu jitsu conceived the mounted…
October 27, 2021
The greatest positions in Jiu jitsu – mount and rear mount
The greatest positions in Jiu jitsu - mount and rear mount: The game of Jiu jitsu rewards…
July 1, 2021
There are many ways to win in Jiu jitsu…
There are many ways to win in Jiu jitsu, but the single most high percentage, safest,…
February 6, 2021
Back up buddy
Back up buddy: There are many ways to get hurt in combat sports but one of the most…
Competition,Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Self-Defense
October 22, 2020
Two ways of studying Jiu jitsu
Two ways of studying Jiu jitsu: One of the beauties of Jiu jitsu is that you can approach…
Competition,Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Self-Defense
September 8, 2020
For many Jiu jitsu students the strongest motivation to learn takedowns has nothing to do with the recreational sport they play
For many Jiu jitsu students the strongest motivation to learn takedowns has nothing to do…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Self-Defense,Takedowns
September 7, 2020
Takedowns for self defense – thoughts on amplitude
Takedowns for self defense - thoughts on amplitude: A common sentiment you will hear is…
August 20, 2020
Fighting bigger opponents
Fighting bigger opponents: Jiu jitsu is one of the few combat sports that still allows…
Competition,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Self-Defense,Strategy & Tactics
June 8, 2019
Will it work in a fight?
Will it work in a fight? I am often asked whether or not certain techniques of Jiu Jitsu…
May 29, 2019
Indirect attack
Indirect attack: When you are engaged in combat with a neophyte, simple and direct…
August 27, 2018
The stunning power of jiu jitsu upon the uninitiated
The stunning power of jiu jitsu upon the uninitiated: In our daily training we work with…
April 28, 2018
When it comes to fighting, most people think in terms of who is strongest, fastest, most athletic, bravest, toughest etc.
When it comes to fighting, most people think in terms of who is strongest, fastest, most…
February 16, 2018
No matter how much bigger or stronger your opponent may be than you
No matter how much bigger or stronger your opponent may be than you, his one leg will…
Leg Locks,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Self-Defense
February 6, 2018
How would you do if you had to fight yourself?
How would you do if you had to fight yourself? This is always an interesting hypothetical…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Off-mats and Philosophy,Self-Defense,Mental Skills & Development
November 11, 2017
Know how you intend to win and practice relentlessly
Know how you intend to win and practice relentlessly: Here is a photo of Georges…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Competition Commentary,Self-Defense