January 24, 2024
Start small and finish big
Start small and finish big: When it comes to taking your opponents back, it almost always…
January 2, 2024
Use your head!
Use your head! Being told to use your head usually implies using our ability to think -…
December 16, 2023
It’s never enough to simply pin an opponent
It’s never enough to simply pin an opponent: In jiu jitsu pins are a means to an end -…
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…
October 11, 2023
Routine
Routine: When most people say that a person lives a life of routine they mean it in a…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Off-mats and Philosophy
September 17, 2023
Luke Griffith victorious in Poland!
Luke Griffith victorious in Poland! Outstanding South African jiu jitsu student Luke…
May 12, 2023
It all stars with one move you have trust in
It all stars with one move you have trust in: For every given scenario in Jiu jitsu,…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
April 29, 2023
I am very sad to see that the great Robson Gracie Snr, father of my teacher, Renzo Gracie, has passed away.
I am very sad to see that the great Robson Gracie Snr, father of my teacher, Renzo…
September 29, 2022
When you get ready to step out for the biggest moments of your life…
When you get ready to step out for the biggest moments of your life - ask yourself one…
June 23, 2022
The results you get
The results you get will not be determined by how many moves you know but rather by how…
May 24, 2019
Escapes – psychology and physicality
Escapes - psychology and physicality: I have said this before and will say it again -…
November 26, 2018
Vampires
Vampires: A crucial lesson in Jiu Jitsu and in life is this - You cannot TAKE an…
October 31, 2018
Bright lights
Bright lights: One of the biggest issues athletes have is translating the skills they…
April 22, 2018
In all combat two things are required for victory
In all combat two things are required for victory - the necessary SKILLS and the…