January 14, 2024
I am very happy to announce the release of my latest instructional video THE FASTEST WAY TO BECOME AN EFFECTIVE NO GI GUARD PASSER
I am very happy to announce the release of my latest instructional video THE FASTEST WAY…
December 13, 2023
Pressure over time conquers all
Pressure over time conquers all: When I first met Nicholas Meregali I was immediately…
November 12, 2023
Be highly competent at everything and truly excellent at a few important things
Be highly competent at everything and truly excellent at a few important things - that’s…
September 29, 2023
Dual threats
Dual threats: We always talk about position and submission as though it is either/or; but…
August 21, 2023
The internationalization of grappling
The internationalization of grappling: Twenty five years ago grappling was a sport…
August 18, 2023
Symmetry
Symmetry: do you need to be able to perform your major moves on both sides of your body…
August 12, 2023
Pressure over time
Pressure over time: Jiu jitsu is the art of control that leads to submission. Submission…
July 31, 2023
The real test of match intensity control is when you’re in trouble
The real test of match intensity control is when you’re in trouble: You’ll often hear me…
June 8, 2023
A balanced game
A balanced game: Make sure your game is evenly balanced between offense and defense. Of…
May 25, 2023
Fear and excitement
Physiologically there is little to tell apart fear and excitement. They create similar…
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…
April 23, 2023
Strangling from the back with or without collars/lapels
Strangling from the back with or without collars/lapels: When you’re training or…
March 25, 2023
Victory in Florida!
Victory in Florida! Outstanding New Wave athlete Helena Crevar won gold today at the…
March 12, 2023
Working towards dreams
Working towards dreams: Outstanding New Wave juniors @davis_asare and @helenajiujitsugirl…
September 15, 2022
Counting down in Las Vegas
Counting down in Las Vegas: Putting the final touches on the team preparation here in…
July 16, 2019
Varying your intensity levels
Varying your intensity levels: A truly vital skill in grappling is that of learning to…
February 22, 2018
The Yerkes – Dodson law
The Yerkes - Dodson law: My entire approach to training athletes and preparing them for…
November 17, 2017
The fundamental principles of combat are universal
The fundamental principles of combat are universal: One of the more fascinating aspects…