March 7, 2024
Know the tipping point
Know the tipping point: Every submission in Jiu jitsu has a tipping point - a threshold…
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 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:…
January 6, 2024
Once you’ve created pressure – keep it on
Once you’ve created pressure - keep it on: Oftentimes I see students perform a fine…
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…
December 23, 2023
Advancing
Advancing: This is a game where you rarely make immediate jumps to victory. The vast…
December 22, 2023
Draining energy
Draining energy: Sometimes when we get a position and attempt a move it can be rather…
December 7, 2023
First workout tonight in Las Vegas in preparation for for UFC Grappling Invitational this Sunday night!
First workout tonight in Las Vegas in preparation for for UFC Grappling Invitational this…
November 10, 2023
As a general rule – the more dominant your situation – the more you’ll want to slow the action down
As a general rule - the more dominant your situation - the more you’ll want to slow the…
November 5, 2023
Points of no return
Points of no return: In the application of a given move there is always a point of no…
October 26, 2023
Unsure where to go next?
Unsure where to go next? You can never go wrong by chasing the back. In a world of…
September 22, 2023
Finding balance
Finding balance: When you look at world championships competitions it’s often quite a…
September 17, 2023
Luke Griffith victorious in Poland!
Luke Griffith victorious in Poland! Outstanding South African jiu jitsu student Luke…
September 14, 2023
If it ain’t tight – it ain’t right
If it ain’t tight - it ain’t right: The first goal when applying submission hold is to…
September 8, 2023
Surprise
Surprise: of all the elements that can make for a successful entry into a move - surprise…
August 20, 2023
Daniel Manasoiu wins ADCC Open in Vancouver
Daniel Manasoiu wins ADCC Open in Vancouver: Big Dan continued his impressive run at the…
August 13, 2023
Seeing progress
Seeing progress: One of the hardest things about jiu jitsu is the feeling that you aren’t…
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…
July 25, 2023
The better a move starts – the easier it gets finished
The better a move starts - the easier it gets finished: Every move in this sport is a…
July 10, 2023
Training in Thailand
Training in Thailand: We landed this morning in Thailand after a long day and night of…