February 1, 2024
Pinning limbs
Pinning limbs: Pinning the upper body body is a foundational skill in Jiu jitsu, but…
December 31, 2023
The more you can use your legs to pin and trap an opponents arms in dominant positions…
The more you can use your legs to pin and trap an opponents arms in dominant positions,…
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 26, 2023
Creating space and distance in defense
Creating space and distance in defense: This game is divided into offensive and defensive…
November 7, 2023
Close contact
Close contact: the best scoring and finishing opportunities in the sport come from close…
October 1, 2022
Distance
Distance: Grappling is won and lost at point blank range, but it starts at distance. It…
August 24, 2022
Distance
Distance: Control of distance is a crucial concept in all combat sports and jiu jitsu is…
July 11, 2022
Closing distance
Closing distance: Most jiu jitsu students have a tendency to think the action starts when…
June 26, 2022
Make the mount and rear mount your pinning goals
Make the mount and rear mount your pinning goals: The central focus of jiu jitsu is to…
May 26, 2022
Beginnings – stance, distance, grip
Beginnings - stance, distance, grip: Every grappling exchange has a beginning. How well…
March 27, 2022
A solid start makes an easier path to the finish
A solid start makes an easier path to the finish: Jiu jitsu is a lot like life - we…
March 20, 2022
Distance
Distance: one of the most important determinants of your actions towards an opponent when…
November 2, 2021
New Wave Half Guard
New Wave Half Guard: I am very pleased to announce the release today of my latest…
September 21, 2019
Closing distance
Closing distance: The whole game in Jiu Jitsu or indeed, any grappling art, is to get…
Positions, Pins & Pin Escapes,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
September 2, 2019
Distance control and half guard
Distance control and half guard: One of the great problems associated with the use of…
Half Guard,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
March 8, 2019
Approach on your own terms
Approach on your own terms: Very often in the sport of Jiu Jitsu and indeed, any…
January 20, 2019
Distance control
Distance control: Whenever you go in to engage your opponent there will be a standoff…
November 17, 2017
The fundamental principles of combat are universal
The fundamental principles of combat are universal: One of the more fascinating aspects…