February 5, 2024
The mount is a frustrating pin for many beginners in jiu jitsu
The mount is a frustrating pin for many beginners in jiu jitsu. You are told on your…
November 10, 2023
How you feel before a match is always worse than how you’ll feel during the match
How you feel before a match is always worse than how you’ll feel during the match. The…
October 20, 2023
Once you develop a strong primary move that opponents fear…
Once you develop a strong primary move that opponents fear - it’s much easier to develop…
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,…
May 25, 2023
Fear and excitement
Physiologically there is little to tell apart fear and excitement. They create similar…
May 2, 2023
Re-learning is much easier than learning
Re-learning is much easier than learning: I am often told by students that they fear…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
January 11, 2022
How your opponent behaves in a match is largely determined by you
How your opponent behaves in a match is largely determined by you: When you have a match…
February 14, 2019
Becoming dangerous from bottom position
Becoming dangerous from bottom position: In Jiu Jitsu Your first responsibility in bottom…
October 31, 2018
Bright lights
Bright lights: One of the biggest issues athletes have is translating the skills they…
February 22, 2018
The Yerkes – Dodson law
The Yerkes - Dodson law: My entire approach to training athletes and preparing them for…
January 6, 2018
Facing your challenges and fears
Facing your challenges and fears: A huge part of the martial arts journey is bound up…