February 27, 2024
Back on stage!
Back on stage! Giancarlo Bodoni will compete this Thursday February 29th In Costa Mesa,…
February 23, 2024
Pathways
Pathways: There are goals that you want in a match - an opponents back, control of both…
February 16, 2024
When you work in combinations the first attack has to either be real or indistinguishable from a real attack
When you work in combinations the first attack has to either be real or indistinguishable…
February 7, 2024
Your head is the basis of top pressure
Your head is the basis of top pressure: When you’re on top of an opponent and looking to…
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…
February 2, 2024
Two points of control is always better than one
Two points of control is always better than one: The game of Jiu jitsu is always about…
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 24, 2024
Start small and finish big
Start small and finish big: When it comes to taking your opponents back, it almost always…
January 17, 2024
Triangles from top
Triangles from top: We usually learn the classic front triangle stranglehold from bottom…
January 5, 2024
Heading to Australia to see Mum!
Heading to Australia to see Mum! My mother’s 90th birthday is fast approaching so I will…
January 4, 2024
If you can restrict the other fellows movement…
If you can restrict the other fellows movement without limiting your own - you will win.…
January 2, 2024
Use your head!
Use your head! Being told to use your head usually implies using our ability to think -…
December 30, 2023
Control your opponents head and shoulders between your knees and attack his isolated limb with your arms
Control your opponents head and shoulders between your knees and attack his isolated limb…
December 29, 2023
Use your weight
Use your weight: Once you’re in top position and you’re no longer being held between your…
December 24, 2023
When you control inside position…
When you control inside position it’s tough for an opponent to apply his weight and…
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.…
December 15, 2023
Nice work In Kazakstan!
Nice work In Kazakstan! Team Modolfo - a gathering of Jiu jitsu super stars under the…
November 30, 2023
Tomorrow night Team New Wave will go on stage at @flograppling WNO Invitational
Tomorrow night Team New Wave will go on stage at @flograppling WNO Invitational.…
October 18, 2023
The wisdom of the old masters
The wisdom of the old masters: The old masters of Japan who laid the foundations of our…
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…