March 21, 2024
One threat always creates another
One threat always creates another: Any time you threaten an opponent with a move it will…
March 10, 2024
If you can sweep away an opponents base of support …
If you can sweep away an opponents base of support you will be in total control until he…
March 10, 2024
Know inside you what you want
Know inside you what you want - but make the other fellow believe you want something…
March 7, 2024
Stopping a move versus countering a move
Stopping a move versus countering a move: When you get attacked by a move it can be…
March 6, 2024
Wisdom of the old West
Wisdom of the old West: The great American Lawman Wyatt Earp was ask about his…
March 1, 2024
Great night of grappling in Costa Mesa!
Great night of grappling in Costa Mesa! Giancarlo Bodoni put on a fine show at the IBJJF…
February 27, 2024
Back on stage!
Back on stage! Giancarlo Bodoni will compete this Thursday February 29th In Costa Mesa,…
February 25, 2024
Setting traps
Setting traps: You are engaged in a sport where your opponent knows most of the moves…
February 23, 2024
Pathways
Pathways: There are goals that you want in a match - an opponents back, control of both…
February 16, 2024
When you work in combinations the first attack has to either be real or indistinguishable from a real attack
When you work in combinations the first attack has to either be real or indistinguishable…
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 11, 2024
Movement
Movement: The number one detractor of movement quality is EXCESS TENSION. You definitely…
February 5, 2024
The mount is a frustrating pin for many beginners in jiu jitsu
The mount is a frustrating pin for many beginners in jiu jitsu. You are told on your…
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:…
February 2, 2024
Two points of control is always better than one
Two points of control is always better than one: The game of Jiu jitsu is always about…
January 31, 2024
Risk from winning position
Risk from winning position: One of the hardest things to get students doing is to take a…
January 29, 2024
The long trek home
The long trek home: Heading home from Tokyo’s Narita Airport. It’s always a mixed feeling…
January 27, 2024
Counting down
Counting down: Garry Tonon successfully weighed in today in Tokyo for his bout against…
January 26, 2024
When you can fight an opponents arms with your legs…
When you can fight an opponents arms with your legs you will always be operating from…
January 25, 2024
Young guns headed into competition!
Young guns headed into competition! Three of the most promising developing athletes in…