October 28, 2020
Regulating tension
Regulating tension: When you first began Jiu jitsu you probably had the same problem…
Competition,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
October 27, 2020
The power of learning
The power of learning: It is always impressive to watch a student take on new ideas and…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Friends,Mental Skills & Development
October 26, 2020
Don’t just attack the joint – attack his balance at the same time
Don’t just attack the joint - attack his balance at the same time: I’m sure that many…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Locks
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
October 20, 2020
Jiu Jitsu mindset
Jiu Jitsu mindset: A question I am often asked is what are mental aspects of Jiu jitsu…
October 19, 2020
Reading your opponent
Reading your opponent: In daily life we all learn to read the body language of people…
October 18, 2020
Most times you have a juji gatame arm bar you also have a triangle available
Most times you have a juji gatame arm bar you also have a triangle available: The…
Triangles,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Armbars
October 17, 2020
Lessons
Lessons: It was a great pleasure for the squad to train with the great UFC champion Rose…
October 16, 2020
The second you make contact with the leg – attack your opponents balance
The second you make contact with the leg - attack your opponents balance: A very common…
Leg Locks,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
October 15, 2020
Uke and tori
Uke and tori: Almost all drilling in Jiu jitsu is done with one athlete who is PERFORMING…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
October 13, 2020
If you can make an opponent stumble – whichever move you choose to perform next will be easy
If you can make an opponent stumble - whichever move you choose to perform next will be…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
October 8, 2020
Head and shoulders
Head and shoulders: people talk a lot about head control in Jiu jitsu, and for a good…
October 5, 2020
Control
Control: The fundamental goal of good Jiu jitsu is always control that leads to…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
September 30, 2020
Your success or failure in the standing position will come from your mastery of the crucial precursor skills
Your success or failure in the standing position will come from your mastery of the…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Takedowns
September 26, 2020
Quadrants of the body
Quadrants of the body: When it’s time to submit an opponent your main targets are the…
September 24, 2020
If you want to understand something – teach it
If you want to understand something - teach it: When someone becomes my student I always…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
September 22, 2020
Use the asymmetries of the human body in your favor
Use the asymmetries of the human body in your favor: A fundamental asymmetry of the human…
Kimura / Americana / Omoplata,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
September 20, 2020
Killers on the ground – competent on the feet
Killers on the ground - competent on the feet: Over the years I’ve had the honor of…
September 9, 2020
Purpose
Purpose: The single most important thing you carry into your daily workout is not your…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
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