March 13, 2024
The earlier you start, the better you do
The earlier you start, the better you do: So often we approach lackadaisically toward an…
March 5, 2024
When you put hands on an opponent you’re always taking a risk
When you put hands on an opponent you’re always taking a risk - make it worth it: Any…
November 29, 2023
Coming to grips
Coming to grips: Within a few seconds of coming to grips with an opponent you’ve never…
November 27, 2023
If you can control an opponent’s ability to make effective contact with you…
If you can control an opponent’s ability to make effective contact with you, then you…
November 17, 2023
Once you come to grips with an opponent you can feel their intentions
Once you come to grips with an opponent you can feel their intentions. This gives an…
October 3, 2023
Push and pull
Push and pull: Everything in Jiu jitsu starts with getting to grips and starting with a…
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…
April 11, 2023
Not all grips are equal
Not all grips are equal: Grip is the foundation of all grappling sports. If you can’t get…
April 10, 2023
If you can get an opponent off the ground with controlling grips – you own him
If you can get an opponent off the ground with controlling grips - you own him: In order…
November 20, 2022
Shutting down grips
Shutting down grips: Every attack an opponent can every do to you in grappling starts…
October 30, 2022
Your two biggest positional goals – the back and the mount
Your two biggest positional goals - the back and the mount: When you first begin Jiu…
August 16, 2022
Get to your grips and get to work!
Get to your grips and get to work! Everything starts with grip - if you don’t have some…
December 20, 2021
When the gi comes off
When the gi comes off: Jiu jitsu is a sport with four faces. Gi grappling, No gi…
November 10, 2021
Beginners in Jiu jitsu
Beginners in Jiu jitsu ignore their opponents grips and entanglements because they don’t…
September 25, 2021
Don’t tolerate controlling/dangerous grips
Don’t tolerate controlling/dangerous grips: Oftentimes in Jiu jitsu you will feel an…
August 6, 2021
Grips
Grips - Imposing and denying: Every thing starts with grip in Jiu jitsu. Most of the…
October 7, 2019
Grip and attack
Grip and attack: A common problem that many students run into once they start to develop…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
December 27, 2017
The first battle in any grappling match is the battle for grips
The first battle in any grappling match is the battle for grips: In any grappling bout,…