December 13, 2023
Pressure over time conquers all
Pressure over time conquers all: When I first met Nicholas Meregali I was immediately…
November 17, 2023
Once you come to grips with an opponent you can feel their intentions
Once you come to grips with an opponent you can feel their intentions. This gives an…
August 15, 2023
As long as you’ve got a foot and leg between you and your opponent
As long as you’ve got a foot and leg between you and your opponent you’ve got a line of…
July 21, 2023
Negate first, attack second
Negate first, attack second: Nothing is riskier than attacking an opponent who is…
June 8, 2023
A balanced game
A balanced game: Make sure your game is evenly balanced between offense and defense. Of…
June 7, 2023
Don’t be satisfied
Don’t be satisfied: When you stop an opponents move in its tracks it’s always a good…
May 19, 2023
Victory in Oklahoma City!
Victory in Oklahoma City! We had a great night here in OKC at the WNO Professional…
May 12, 2023
It all stars with one move you have trust in
It all stars with one move you have trust in: For every given scenario in Jiu jitsu,…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
November 7, 2022
Merging defense and offense
Merging defense and offense: When an opponent attacks with a given move your first…
August 10, 2022
You are the average of your best offensive moves and your worst defensive moves
You are the average of your best offensive moves and your worst defensive moves: Your…
June 16, 2022
I was coaching a session at @10paustin 10th Planet Austin…
I was coaching a session at @10paustin 10th Planet Austin recently and this motivated…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
December 27, 2021
Integration of offense and defense
Integration of offense and defense: Jiu jitsu and fighting in general is always divided…
December 4, 2021
In the midst of all defense are the seeds of offense
In the midst of all defense are the seeds of offense: It’s natural when an opponent…
December 3, 2021
Your opponent can never cover all the potential targets
You’re opponent can never cover all the potential targets: In all combat sports the basic…
July 5, 2021
Even when in defense…
Even when in defense - train your mind to look for counter offense. If your mind is…
April 25, 2021
Defense in depth
Defense in depth: Most of you know that I put an extraordinarily high value on defense…
April 22, 2021
Peeling hands
Peeling hands: Always remember that most grappling techniques begin with grip. The hands…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
April 8, 2021
Create a strong initial threat and you will own the next move
Create a strong initial threat and you will own the next move: If you can put your…
August 12, 2019
Practicing offense is fun – but it’s the practice of defense that will determine how well you do against strong opposition
Practicing offense is fun - but it’s the practice of defense that will determine how well…
June 12, 2019
Defensive responsibility
Defensive responsibility: It is crucial for your development to understand the golden…