March 12, 2024
The safest place to be in a fight or a grappling match is behind your opponent
The safest place to be in a fight or a grappling match is behind your opponent.…
July 18, 2023
Pressure to the back
Pressure to the back: They say that to a man with a hammer in his hand, everything looks…
April 13, 2023
If you could only have one…
If you could only have one... Thankfully Jiu jitsu gives us many fine choices when it…
March 15, 2023
Off you can beat the elbow – the back is yours
Off you can beat the elbow - the back is yours: The back is generally the best place to…
July 19, 2022
Elbows
Elbows: Next time you’re struggling for offensive ideas against a tough opponent,…
May 12, 2022
The central tactical message of combat sports
The central tactical message of combat sports: The aim of combat sports is to make the…
April 17, 2022
The single best instinct you can build in jiu jitsu
The single best instinct you can build in jiu jitsu: Sometimes the action in jiu jitsu…
March 23, 2022
Two approaches to strangulation
Two approaches to strangulation: The classic and time honored approach to getting rear…
February 15, 2022
Quintessential Jiu jitsu moves
Quintessential Jiu jitsu moves: Do you think there are certain moves that represent the…
December 10, 2021
If you could have only one finishing hold for the rest of your life – what would it be?
If you could have only one finishing hold for the rest of your life - what would it be?…
November 9, 2021
Most targets get more difficult to attack as the match goes on
Most targets get more difficult to attack as the match goes on - the back is the…
November 6, 2021
If you can SEE your opponents back – you can TAKE his back
If you can SEE your opponents back - you can TAKE his back: The back is a big part of the…
September 17, 2021
There are many measures of dominance in Jiu jitsu
There are many measures of dominance in Jiu jitsu. You have a dominant grip, balance…
July 7, 2021
Priorities
Priorities: It’s a common thing to see a young student attacking enthusiastically from…
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,…
May 9, 2021
Threats
Threats: Our behavior is immediately changed whenever we feel a significant threat. It…
March 21, 2021
When you’re starting on the path to back control mastery – focus on the upper body first
When you’re starting on the path to back control mastery - focus on the upper body first:…
March 5, 2021
Priorities
Priorities: Any time you’re in a bad situation it is imperative that you prioritize the…
March 3, 2021
Only one position truly merges position and submission – the back
Only one position truly merges position and submission - the back: If you look at the…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Back Attacks,Strategy & Tactics
October 23, 2020
There are an infinite number of possibilities in a scramble – but there should be only one goal – the opponents back
There are an infinite number of possibilities in a scramble - but there should be only…