March 21, 2024
One threat always creates another
One threat always creates another: Any time you threaten an opponent with a move it will…
March 10, 2024
Know inside you what you want
Know inside you what you want - but make the other fellow believe you want something…
February 23, 2024
Pathways
Pathways: There are goals that you want in a match - an opponents back, control of both…
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…
January 31, 2024
Risk from winning position
Risk from winning position: One of the hardest things to get students doing is to take a…
January 6, 2024
Once you’ve created pressure – keep it on
Once you’ve created pressure - keep it on: Oftentimes I see students perform a fine…
January 3, 2024
Directions of force
Directions of force: A big part of this game is applying forces upon your opponent in a…
December 21, 2023
Start with the extremities and work up to the core
Start with the extremities and work up to the core: The goal of Jiu jitsu is control.…
November 28, 2023
Breaking it down into steps
Breaking it down into steps: When you look at the application of a jiu jitsu technique…
November 14, 2023
Levers and fulcrums
Levers and fulcrums: In so far as jiu jitsu is a mechanical study of the optimal way to…
October 5, 2023
There are many virtues that will help your progress in Jiu jitsu and indeed, in life
There are many virtues that will help your progress in Jiu jitsu and indeed, in life.…
September 29, 2023
Dual threats
Dual threats: We always talk about position and submission as though it is either/or; but…
September 20, 2023
Work your way to a position rather than jump to a position
Work your way to a position rather than jump to a position: Superior position is always…
September 16, 2023
Attack his stance first – everything else second
Attack his stance first - everything else second: The strength of an opponents defense is…
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…
September 11, 2023
Precision
Precision: The more precise you are with your mechanics the more effective your moves…
August 22, 2023
Where you’re strong and where you’re weak
Where you’re strong and where you’re weak: As long as your elbows are tight to your torso…
August 5, 2023
Offensive asymmetry is the goal
Offensive asymmetry is the goal: One of the fundamental goals of Jiu jitsu is to create…
July 7, 2023
Climbing the rope
Climbing the rope: When you go to climb a rope you don’t just magically spring up to the…