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…
January 29, 2024
The long trek home
The long trek home: Heading home from Tokyo’s Narita Airport. It’s always a mixed feeling…
January 27, 2024
Counting down
Counting down: Garry Tonon successfully weighed in today in Tokyo for his bout against…
January 23, 2024
First workout in Tokyo
First workout in Tokyo: Garry Tonon completed his first workout in Tokyo last night just…
December 20, 2023
Everything you do in this game you do against resistance
Everything you do in this game you do against resistance: Something you can always count…
December 18, 2023
Everyone looks good in dominant positions
Everyone looks good in dominant positions - the real measure of the depth of your skill…
August 18, 2023
Symmetry
Symmetry: do you need to be able to perform your major moves on both sides of your body…
August 2, 2023
It’s been a pleasure hosting the very talented Jacob Couch
It’s been a pleasure hosting the very talented Jacob Couch @thehillbillyhammer who has…
July 12, 2023
Thailand
Thailand: We are counting down to the big @onechampionship event here in Thailand. It…
July 1, 2023
A path in the wilderness
A path in the wilderness: Jiu jitsu sparring can seem like a confusing mess as you get…
May 11, 2023
Your best move is only as good as your ability to get yourself in a position to apply it
Your best move is only as good as your ability to get yourself in a position to apply it:…
May 10, 2023
This is a sport where…
This is a sport where your performance of one of your favorite moves can be dramatically…
April 28, 2023
Getting work done
Getting work done: It’s always great seeing two of my favorite people in Jiu jitsu - the…
April 3, 2023
Turning good into great
Turning good into great: Positional dominance is a wonderful thing in Jiu Jitsu. It is…
March 21, 2023
It ain’t over until it’s over
It ain’t over until it’s over: There are many times in jiu jitsu when your opponent will…
October 31, 2022
Falling in love with a technique
Falling in love with a technique: I’m sure you have a favorite pair of shoes, or favorite…
February 10, 2022
Finding a diamond
Finding a diamond: There are a vast number of moves in Jiu jitsu, your job is to first…
August 14, 2021
Developing a favorite move
Developing a favorite move: Jiu jitsu is not just a science of levers and fulcrums and…
August 18, 2020
Angle is your friend
Angle is your friend: Gunning for submissions underneath a tough opponent is never easy…
Kimura / Americana / Omoplata,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
July 25, 2019
We all have our favorites
We all have our favorites: A huge part of your progress comes from acquiring and…