March 7, 2024
Know the tipping point
Know the tipping point: Every submission in Jiu jitsu has a tipping point - a threshold…
November 12, 2023
The more you learn about defending a given move…
The more you learn about defending a given move, the more you’ll know about attacking…
September 27, 2023
Starting up in Boston
Starting up in Boston: My journey into instructional videos at BJJ Fanatics was helped…
August 13, 2023
Seeing progress
Seeing progress: One of the hardest things about jiu jitsu is the feeling that you aren’t…
May 6, 2023
I am very happy to announce the release today of my latest instructional video: AGELESS JIU JITSU: WINNING WHEN YOU’RE OLDER OR LESS ATHLETIC
I am very happy to announce the release today of my latest instructional video: AGELESS…
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
April 21, 2023
This a sport where seemingly insignificant shifts of position…
This a sport where seemingly insignificant shifts of position of a hand, a foot, your…
April 4, 2023
One move – many applications
One move - many applications: I would rather a student was familiar with ten variations…
March 21, 2023
It ain’t over until it’s over
It ain’t over until it’s over: There are many times in jiu jitsu when your opponent will…
March 10, 2019
KNOW MORE – WIN MORE
KNOW MORE - WIN MORE: The first step in performance improvement in Jiu Jitsu is…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
March 5, 2019
Memento mori
Memento mori: I am a big believer in the power of metaphor to teach and remind us of…
January 1, 2019
Organized Knowledge
Organized Knowledge: I am sure that most of you are aware that a big part of my coaching…
December 10, 2018
It all starts in the gym
It all starts in the gym: So many people ask me how Nicky Ryan made such fast progress in…
May 29, 2018
Taking notes
Taking notes: I am a big believer in the notion that to a large degree, jiu jitsu is a…
April 28, 2018
When it comes to fighting, most people think in terms of who is strongest, fastest, most athletic, bravest, toughest etc.
When it comes to fighting, most people think in terms of who is strongest, fastest, most…
December 16, 2017
Integrated systems
Integrated systems: Earlier in the week I discussed a central theme of my approach to jiu…
December 13, 2017
Integrated systems
Integrated systems: Most of you know that a distinctive feature of my approach to jiu…
November 17, 2017
The fundamental principles of combat are universal
The fundamental principles of combat are universal: One of the more fascinating aspects…
November 10, 2017
Gordon Ryan vs Ralek Gracie
Gordon Ryan vs Ralek Gracie: The squad returns its focus to submission grappling as…
November 8, 2017
Coaches and athletes – The case of Georges St-Pierre
Coaches and athletes - The case of Georges St-Pierre: An interesting part of the story…