March 13, 2024
The earlier you start, the better you do
The earlier you start, the better you do: So often we approach lackadaisically toward an…
March 7, 2024
Know the tipping point
Know the tipping point: Every submission in Jiu jitsu has a tipping point - a threshold…
February 22, 2024
Nobody ever solved a puzzle better by getting emotional
Nobody ever solved a puzzle better by getting emotional - jiu jitsu is just dynamic…
February 13, 2024
Strangleholds are the KO punch of grappling
Strangleholds are the KO punch of grappling. They can end a match at any time regardless…
February 10, 2024
When you’re in a winning position have the presence of mind to consider what your opponents counters will be
When you’re in a winning position have the presence of mind to consider what your…
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…
February 3, 2024
The better your opponent the more important your second, third or fourth move becomes
The better your opponent the more important your second, third or fourth move becomes:…
February 2, 2024
Two points of control is always better than one
Two points of control is always better than one: The game of Jiu jitsu is always about…
January 31, 2024
Risk from winning position
Risk from winning position: One of the hardest things to get students doing is to take a…
January 16, 2024
Creating openings
Creating openings: Even the most perfect execution of a given technique will come up…
January 9, 2024
How do you measure success?
How do you measure success? Some days are better than others in the gym. There’s times…
December 13, 2023
Pressure over time conquers all
Pressure over time conquers all: When I first met Nicholas Meregali I was immediately…
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…
November 1, 2023
I am very happy to announce the release of my latest instructional video as part of the new FASTEST WAY series.
I am very happy to announce the release of my latest instructional video as part of the…
October 24, 2023
Use your feet like hands
Use your feet like hands: The single biggest problem most people have when they begin Jiu…
October 5, 2023
There are many virtues that will help your progress in Jiu jitsu and indeed, in life
There are many virtues that will help your progress in Jiu jitsu and indeed, in life.…
September 20, 2023
Work your way to a position rather than jump to a position
Work your way to a position rather than jump to a position: Superior position is always…
September 16, 2023
Attack his stance first – everything else second
Attack his stance first - everything else second: The strength of an opponents defense is…
September 8, 2023
The first battle is always inside your own mind
The first battle is always inside your own mind: Whenever we are in a critical situation,…
September 8, 2023
Surprise
Surprise: of all the elements that can make for a successful entry into a move - surprise…