February 8, 2024
Everything your opponent does from top position…
Everything your opponent does from top position or standing position presupposes a…
December 24, 2023
When you control inside position…
When you control inside position it’s tough for an opponent to apply his weight and…
July 27, 2022
Use your hands to take away their ability to post their hands and form a base of support
Use your hands to take away their ability to post their hands and form a base of support…
March 30, 2022
Win one battle at a time
Win one battle at a time: When you are caught in a bad situation in jiu jitsu it is…
February 11, 2022
If you want to ruin your opponents day – nothing beats a high pressure pin
If you want to ruin your opponents day - nothing beats a high pressure pin: A big part of…
November 27, 2021
When one part of your body is in trouble – other parts have to come to the rescue
When one part of your body is in trouble - other parts have to come to the rescue: The…
November 17, 2021
It doesn’t seem like a big difference…
It doesn’t seem like a big difference… One of the hardest truths to convince a beginner…
November 1, 2021
Bad position? Stance first
Bad position? Stance first - escape second: We all know that when you get caught in a bad…
July 15, 2021
Glamor vs practicality
Glamor vs practicality: Everywhere is life we have to make a choice between an exciting,…
June 1, 2021
Bottom game is more difficult for most students to learn than top game
Bottom game is more difficult for most students to learn than top game: When I teach…
May 19, 2019
Pin escapes
Pin escapes: The first skill I try to build in a student is that of escaping pins. My…
July 9, 2018
Working from neutrality to advantage
Working from neutrality to advantage: The basic insight behind all martial arts is that…
Pin Escapes,North-South Position,Sweeps,Rear Bottom / Rear Mount,Passing the Guard,Knee On Belly,Half Guard,Guard Retention,Positions, Pins & Pin Escapes,Side Control,Mount Position,Open Guard,Guards,Turtle Position,Closed Guard
July 3, 2018
The dualities of jiu jitsu – part two – top and bottom position
The dualities of jiu jitsu - part two - top and bottom position: Jiu jitsu is unusual…
Pin Escapes,North-South Position,Sweeps,Rear Bottom / Rear Mount,Passing the Guard,Knee On Belly,Half Guard,Guard Retention,Positions, Pins & Pin Escapes,Side Control,Mount Position,Open Guard,Guards,Turtle Position,Closed Guard