March 7, 2024
Stopping a move versus countering a move
Stopping a move versus countering a move: When you get attacked by a move it can be…
February 14, 2024
It’s difficult to enter into attacks through the front door
It’s difficult to enter into attacks through the front door on a skilled opponent. Most…
February 9, 2024
Jiu jitsu always asks us to seek advantage before attacking
Jiu jitsu always asks us to seek advantage before attacking. There are many different…
January 6, 2024
Once you’ve created pressure – keep it on
Once you’ve created pressure - keep it on: Oftentimes I see students perform a fine…
January 4, 2024
If you can restrict the other fellows movement…
If you can restrict the other fellows movement without limiting your own - you will win.…
December 25, 2023
The basis of guard position will always be your ability to off balance your opponent
The basis of guard position will always be your ability to off balance your opponent. If…
December 13, 2023
Pressure over time conquers all
Pressure over time conquers all: When I first met Nicholas Meregali I was immediately…
September 16, 2023
Attack his stance first – everything else second
Attack his stance first - everything else second: The strength of an opponents defense is…
August 5, 2023
Offensive asymmetry is the goal
Offensive asymmetry is the goal: One of the fundamental goals of Jiu jitsu is to create…
July 22, 2023
If you can get an opponents feet off the mat you own him
If you can get an opponents feet off the mat you own him: Everything we do in grappling…
July 21, 2023
Negate first, attack second
Negate first, attack second: Nothing is riskier than attacking an opponent who is…
July 3, 2023
The basis of an opponents defense will always be his STANCE
The basis of an opponents defense will always be his STANCE. It stands to reason…
June 30, 2023
Great night of grappling in Las Vegas!
Great night of grappling in Las Vegas! The @ufcfightpass Grappling Invitational out on a…
June 23, 2023
Committing to your attacks
Committing to your attacks: Sometimes when we attack we do so anticipating failure - this…
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 8, 2023
Continuity
Continuity: We judge our Jiu jitsu mostly by the quality of our performance of moves -…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
May 7, 2023
Another impressive win for teenage phenom Helena Crevar
Another impressive win for teenage phenom Helena Crevar @helenajiujitsugirl last night in…
May 5, 2023
Against good opponents the first move rarely scores
Against good opponents the first move rarely scores - you will be judged primarily by the…
April 20, 2023
If you can break their stance you can attack at will
If you can break their stance you can attack at will: Everyone wants to attack arms, legs…
February 26, 2023
Great night of grappling in Costa Mesa
Great night of grappling in Costa Mesa: The big WNO grappling show had some great action…