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…
February 23, 2024
Pathways
Pathways: There are goals that you want in a match - an opponents back, control of both…
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 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 15, 2024
How do you know a move is good for you?
How do you know a move is good for you? Think about your everyday life. A simple test to…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
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…
January 9, 2024
How do you measure success?
How do you measure success? Some days are better than others in the gym. There’s times…
January 7, 2024
Stay in the game
Stay in the game: There are few routes as frustrating as combat sports. Everything you do…
January 1, 2024
Happy New Year to you all!
Happy New Year to you all! Wishing you a great year of Jiu jitsu in 2024 and good…
November 20, 2023
If you can combine an inquisitive mind…
If you can combine an inquisitive mind that keeps looking for interesting new projects in…
November 7, 2023
Close contact
Close contact: the best scoring and finishing opportunities in the sport come from close…
November 1, 2023
How fast do you learn?
How fast do you learn? A question I’m often asked is whether it is possible to increase…
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 18, 2023
The wisdom of the old masters
The wisdom of the old masters: The old masters of Japan who laid the foundations of our…
October 5, 2023
There are many virtues that will help your progress in Jiu jitsu and indeed, in life
There are many virtues that will help your progress in Jiu jitsu and indeed, in life.…
September 27, 2023
Starting up in Boston
Starting up in Boston: My journey into instructional videos at BJJ Fanatics was helped…
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 5, 2023
Know thyself
Know thyself: Knowing what you’re good at is a key to victory; knowing what you’re not…
September 3, 2023
Improving yourself
Improving yourself: The path to excellence in all fields of life is skill acquisition.…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
August 30, 2023
The only human super power – legs and hips
The only human super power - legs and hips: We humans are generally rather feeble…