February 21, 2024
The way of all progress
The way of all progress: There is an odd element to making progress in Jiu jitsu and…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
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:…
December 1, 2023
Victory in Austin!
Victory in Austin! The New Wave Team had a fine outing here in Austin tonight at the…
November 7, 2023
Close contact
Close contact: the best scoring and finishing opportunities in the sport come from close…
October 16, 2023
Strong performance at East Coast ADCC trials in Atlantic City!
Strong performance at East Coast ADCC trials in Atlantic City! Team New Wave had a fine…
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 14, 2023
If it ain’t tight – it ain’t right
If it ain’t tight - it ain’t right: The first goal when applying submission hold is to…
August 21, 2023
The internationalization of grappling
The internationalization of grappling: Twenty five years ago grappling was a sport…
June 30, 2023
Great night of grappling in Las Vegas!
Great night of grappling in Las Vegas! The @ufcfightpass Grappling Invitational out on a…
April 29, 2023
Pressure will always reveal your weaknesses
Pressure will always reveal your weaknesses: I am often asked by students what they need…
August 3, 2021
One day far out in the future
One day far out in the future you will have to face the biggest Jiu jitsu challenge of…
May 23, 2021
If I asked you what your best grappling attack was…
If I asked you what your best grappling attack was I’m sure you could answer in a second…
January 9, 2021
Looking back at yourself
Looking back at yourself: As much as I encourage students to focus on their future goals…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
August 15, 2019
Do you know the future?
Do you know the future? What if I told you that Jiu Jitsu gave you the ability to see…
Off-mats and Philosophy,Mental Skills & Development,Strategy & Tactics
April 4, 2019
One adjustment at a time
One adjustment at a time: Understand something - there are certain fundamental techniques…
February 21, 2018
Divide and conquer
Divide and conquer: When practicing jiu jiu jitsu, ACTIVELY SEEK TO DIVIDE YOUR…