March 10, 2024
If you can sweep away an opponents base of support …
If you can sweep away an opponents base of support you will be in total control until he…
February 11, 2024
Movement
Movement: The number one detractor of movement quality is EXCESS TENSION. You definitely…
November 29, 2023
Coming to grips
Coming to grips: Within a few seconds of coming to grips with an opponent you’ve never…
November 16, 2023
Most of the moves associated with standing position are just as effective down on the ground
Most of the moves associated with standing position are just as effective down on the…
November 1, 2023
How fast do you learn?
How fast do you learn? A question I’m often asked is whether it is possible to increase…
October 20, 2023
Once you develop a strong primary move that opponents fear…
Once you develop a strong primary move that opponents fear - it’s much easier to develop…
September 28, 2023
Getting ready
Getting ready: This Sunday night in Houston Texas, Gordon Ryan will take in the…
September 17, 2023
Luke Griffith victorious in Poland!
Luke Griffith victorious in Poland! Outstanding South African jiu jitsu student Luke…
July 23, 2023
Taking opponents down from behind is lot easier than taking them down from in front
Taking opponents down from behind is lot easier than taking them down from in front:…
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…
June 1, 2023
Increasing your opportunities by changing your angle or orientation
Increasing your opportunities by changing your angle or orientation: It’s very difficult…
May 24, 2023
Your face tells the story
Your face tells the story: When you engage in sparring it’s good to stay as relaxed as…
May 20, 2023
Signs of success
Signs of success: In Jiu jitsu you’re always striving for goals - some small, some big.…
March 23, 2023
Sometimes there’s a lot going on when it seems like there’s nothing going on
Sometimes there’s a lot going on when it seems like there’s nothing going on: A strange…
May 13, 2022
Doubling your chances
Doubling your chances: For every ten times you try to sweep someone your own size and…
December 25, 2021
The pattern of champions
The pattern of champions: In Jiu jitsu and in life, some individuals seem to rise to a…
August 18, 2020
Angle is your friend
Angle is your friend: Gunning for submissions underneath a tough opponent is never easy…
Kimura / Americana / Omoplata,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
November 14, 2017
Structure and movement
Structure and movement: A good coach can look at a student whom they have never met or…