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…
December 31, 2023
The more you can use your legs to pin and trap an opponents arms in dominant positions…
The more you can use your legs to pin and trap an opponents arms in dominant positions,…
December 22, 2023
Draining energy
Draining energy: Sometimes when we get a position and attempt a move it can be rather…
December 18, 2023
Everyone looks good in dominant positions
Everyone looks good in dominant positions - the real measure of the depth of your skill…
December 16, 2023
In this game you’ve got two choices as to how you can beat an opponent…
In this game you’ve got two choices as to how you can beat an opponent - you can either…
November 22, 2023
It’s easy to score from strong positions, but your real tests will come when you need to score out of bad positions.
It’s easy to score from strong positions, but your real tests will come when you need to…
November 1, 2023
I am very happy to announce the release of my latest instructional video as part of the new FASTEST WAY series.
I am very happy to announce the release of my latest instructional video as part of the…
October 12, 2023
They say position before submission, but another very important notion is PRESSURE BEFORE SUBMISSION.
They say position before submission, but another very important notion is PRESSURE BEFORE…
August 5, 2023
Offensive asymmetry is the goal
Offensive asymmetry is the goal: One of the fundamental goals of Jiu jitsu is to create…
July 23, 2023
Taking opponents down from behind is lot easier than taking them down from in front
Taking opponents down from behind is lot easier than taking them down from in front:…
July 21, 2023
Negate first, attack second
Negate first, attack second: Nothing is riskier than attacking an opponent who is…
July 18, 2023
Pressure to the back
Pressure to the back: They say that to a man with a hammer in his hand, everything looks…
July 5, 2023
Once a move is properly set – NOW it’s time to use your strength!
Once a move is properly set - NOW it’s time to use your strength! People often talk about…
May 19, 2023
Victory in Oklahoma City!
Victory in Oklahoma City! We had a great night here in OKC at the WNO Professional…
May 6, 2023
I am very happy to announce the release today of my latest instructional video: AGELESS JIU JITSU: WINNING WHEN YOU’RE OLDER OR LESS ATHLETIC
I am very happy to announce the release today of my latest instructional video: AGELESS…
March 21, 2023
It ain’t over until it’s over
It ain’t over until it’s over: There are many times in jiu jitsu when your opponent will…
October 30, 2022
Your two biggest positional goals – the back and the mount
Your two biggest positional goals - the back and the mount: When you first begin Jiu…
June 26, 2022
Make the mount and rear mount your pinning goals
Make the mount and rear mount your pinning goals: The central focus of jiu jitsu is to…
June 10, 2021
Ideal vs reality
Ideal vs reality: When it comes to practicing submission holds we usually practice them…
March 8, 2021
How good are you at getting out of bad positions?
How good are you at getting out of bad positions? Whenever people ask me to diagnose…