April 5, 2024
If you can get under an opponent’s center of gravity…
If you can get under an opponent’s center of gravity in an efficient posture to lift and…
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 13, 2024
The earlier you start, the better you do
The earlier you start, the better you do: So often we approach lackadaisically toward an…
March 12, 2024
The safest place to be in a fight or a grappling match is behind your opponent
The safest place to be in a fight or a grappling match is behind your opponent.…
March 11, 2024
Negating strength
Negating strength: The single best way for you to negate a strength disadvantage is to…
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 8, 2024
Be patient with your strangles
Be patient with your strangles: A common problem that afflicts many beginners in Jiu…
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 5, 2024
When you put hands on an opponent you’re always taking a risk
When you put hands on an opponent you’re always taking a risk - make it worth it: Any…
February 26, 2024
If you’re going to bear an opponent’s weight – make sure your structure is sound
If you’re going to bear an opponent’s weight - make sure your structure is sound. The…
February 25, 2024
Setting traps
Setting traps: You are engaged in a sport where your opponent knows most of the moves…
February 24, 2024
Jiu jitsu meets everyday life
Jiu jitsu meets everyday life: I am certain everyone who reads this has had two life…
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 14, 2024
It’s difficult to enter into attacks through the front door
It’s difficult to enter into attacks through the front door on a skilled opponent. Most…
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 12, 2024
Use your pins to create discomfort
Use your pins to create discomfort and you’ll create stronger defensive reactions upon…
February 11, 2024
Movement
Movement: The number one detractor of movement quality is EXCESS TENSION. You definitely…
February 10, 2024
When you’re in a winning position have the presence of mind to consider what your opponents counters will be
When you’re in a winning position have the presence of mind to consider what your…
February 8, 2024
Everything your opponent does from top position…
Everything your opponent does from top position or standing position presupposes a…