December 29, 2023
Use your weight
Use your weight: Once you’re in top position and you’re no longer being held between your…
December 22, 2023
Draining energy
Draining energy: Sometimes when we get a position and attempt a move it can be rather…
November 28, 2023
Breaking it down into steps
Breaking it down into steps: When you look at the application of a jiu jitsu technique…
November 5, 2023
Points of no return
Points of no return: In the application of a given move there is always a point of no…
September 11, 2023
Precision
Precision: The more precise you are with your mechanics the more effective your moves…
August 12, 2023
Pressure over time
Pressure over time: Jiu jitsu is the art of control that leads to submission. Submission…
July 5, 2023
Once a move is properly set – NOW it’s time to use your strength!
Once a move is properly set - NOW it’s time to use your strength! People often talk about…
June 23, 2023
Committing to your attacks
Committing to your attacks: Sometimes when we attack we do so anticipating failure - this…
May 21, 2023
Submission goals
Submission goals: Your arsenal of submissions is a big part of defining your overall…
April 4, 2023
One move – many applications
One move - many applications: I would rather a student was familiar with ten variations…
March 1, 2022
When you have one – you have the other
When you have one - you have the other: There are certain submissions where if you have…
November 17, 2017
The fundamental principles of combat are universal
The fundamental principles of combat are universal: One of the more fascinating aspects…