May 6, 2020
The best entries for Ashi garami based leg locks from bottom position require you to first either get your opponents hands to the mat or butt to the mat
The best entries for Ashi garami based leg locks from bottom position require you to…
April 21, 2020
Two approaches to leg locking
Two approaches to leg locking: When it’s time to attack the legs there are two main…
April 15, 2020
There are a thousand possible targets for you to attack from bottom positions
There are a thousand possible targets for you to attack from bottom positions - but…
April 1, 2020
Worried about forward stacking pressure when you’re going for your favorite submissions from bottom?
Worried about forward stacking pressure when you’re going for your favorite submissions…
March 5, 2020
Do leg lockers need to be able to pass an opponents guard?
Do leg lockers need to be able to pass an opponents guard? I question i am often asked is…
January 29, 2020
The three things your opponent just can’t hide in a grappling match
The three things your opponent just can’t hide in a grappling match: Once you come to…
January 22, 2020
Heels or toes?
Heels or toes? A lot of what determines the effectiveness of a given move is unseen by…
January 13, 2020
When you can put a strong mans hand behind his back you make him into a weakling
When you can put a strong mans hand behind his back you make him into a weakling: There…
Kimura / Americana / Omoplata,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
November 30, 2019
Break them down to a hip
Break them down to a hip: One of the distinguishing characteristics of the revolution in…
November 7, 2019
Lacing your opponents legs
Lacing your opponents legs: A very distinctive part of our leg lock system is preference…
September 13, 2019
Legs are like sex partners – two is always better than one
Legs are like sex partners - two is always better than one: Controlling one leg in ashi…
September 3, 2019
Guard passing and leg locks
Guard passing and leg locks: A common sentiment in Jiu jitsu is that leg locks and guard…
August 27, 2019
Leg locks in MMA
Leg locks in MMA: So often I hear people say leg locks are ineffective in MMA. The very…
August 14, 2019
If you want to make a strong man feel weak – get his hand behind his back
If you want to make a strong man feel weak - get his hand behind his back: There are lots…
Kimura / Americana / Omoplata,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
July 20, 2019
When working arm bars from underneath a strongly resisting opponent – get your hips pointing in the same direction your opponent is facing
When working arm bars from underneath a strongly resisting opponent - get your hips…
July 19, 2019
When attacking with ashi garami – make your first movement hip to hip
When attacking with ashi garami - make your first movement hip to hip: The single most…
July 5, 2019
Craig Jones Kimura
Craig Jones Kimura: Craig Jones was victorious last night at @kasaigrappling July 4th…
July 2, 2019
When strangleholds and joint locks join forces
When strangleholds and joint locks join forces: The submission holds of Jiu Jitsu are…
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…
April 13, 2019
Building a devastating arm bar
Building a devastating arm bar: I always encourage my students to focus hard on the…