Stopping a move versus countering a move

Stopping a move versus countering a move: When you get attacked by a move it can be…

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Pathways

Pathways: There are goals that you want in a match - an opponents back, control of both…

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The way of all progress

The way of all progress: There is an odd element to making progress in Jiu jitsu and…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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How do you measure success?

How do you measure success? Some days are better than others in the gym. There’s times…

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Stay in the game

Stay in the game: There are few routes as frustrating as combat sports. Everything you do…

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Happy New Year to you all!

Happy New Year to you all! Wishing you a great year of Jiu jitsu in 2024 and good…

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If you can combine an inquisitive mind…

If you can combine an inquisitive mind that keeps looking for interesting new projects in…

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Close contact

Close contact: the best scoring and finishing opportunities in the sport come from close…

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How fast do you learn?

How fast do you learn? A question I’m often asked is whether it is possible to increase…

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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…

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The wisdom of the old masters

The wisdom of the old masters: The old masters of Japan who laid the foundations of our…

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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.…

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Starting up in Boston

Starting up in Boston: My journey into instructional videos at BJJ Fanatics was helped…

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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…

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Know thyself

Know thyself: Knowing what you’re good at is a key to victory; knowing what you’re not…

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Improving yourself

Improving yourself: The path to excellence in all fields of life is skill acquisition.…

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The only human super power – legs and hips

The only human super power - legs and hips: We humans are generally rather feeble…

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