February 21, 2024
The way of all progress
The way of all progress: There is an odd element to making progress in Jiu jitsu and…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
February 13, 2024
Strangleholds are the KO punch of grappling
Strangleholds are the KO punch of grappling. They can end a match at any time regardless…
February 3, 2024
The better your opponent the more important your second, third or fourth move becomes
The better your opponent the more important your second, third or fourth move becomes:…
November 7, 2023
Close contact
Close contact: the best scoring and finishing opportunities in the sport come from close…
October 24, 2023
Use your feet like hands
Use your feet like hands: The single biggest problem most people have when they begin Jiu…
August 27, 2023
Giving your best
Giving your best: We tend to think “giving your best effort” in Jiu jitsu means giving…
August 12, 2023
Pressure over time
Pressure over time: Jiu jitsu is the art of control that leads to submission. Submission…
August 7, 2023
Focus vs myopia
Focus vs myopia: When you start to enter a given move in jiu jitsu, there is a natural…
July 28, 2023
Life and jiu jitsu
Life and jiu jitsu: Many of the lessons of Jiu jitsu mirror everyday life. Since you were…
July 19, 2023
Anyone can look calm and composed when they’re winning
Anyone can look calm and composed when they’re winning, but it’s how calm and composed…
July 15, 2023
Victory in Thailand!!
Victory in Thailand!! Garry Tonon won via second round submission against the outstanding…
May 19, 2023
Victory in Oklahoma City!
Victory in Oklahoma City! We had a great night here in OKC at the WNO Professional…
October 18, 2022
Warm body – cold heart
Warm body - cold heart: When you get ready for action you want your body to get warm, but…
January 12, 2022
Yep – I’m in trouble
Yep - I’m in trouble: There are times for all of us when we screw up and an opponent gets…
May 13, 2021
When you watch Jiu jitsu
When you watch Jiu jitsu: Every time you watch Jiu jitsu you get a chance to train your…
March 31, 2021
What opportunities do you see in this moment?
What opportunities do you see in this moment? Could act upon them in the time available?…
February 23, 2021
The ultimate submission
The ultimate submission: We all have our favorite submission holds - in time I hope you…
February 23, 2018
Angles for strangles
Angles for strangles: Nothing beats a strangle from the back to demonstrate clearly the…