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 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…
January 3, 2024
Directions of force
Directions of force: A big part of this game is applying forces upon your opponent in a…
November 29, 2023
Coming to grips
Coming to grips: Within a few seconds of coming to grips with an opponent you’ve never…
September 12, 2023
Step on the mat with a purpose
Step on the mat with a purpose: Most people step on the mat to train with a sense of…
April 23, 2023
Strangling from the back with or without collars/lapels
Strangling from the back with or without collars/lapels: When you’re training or…
December 28, 2022
Clarity of purpose
Clarity of purpose: I truly believe that one of the great reasons why classical Brazilian…
March 14, 2021
Opening gambits
Opening gambits: Jiu jitsu is a game with a lot of chaos built into it that prevents us…
March 2, 2021
Plot your next move
Plot your next move: There are times in Jiu jitsu where you have to move quickly and keep…
December 25, 2020
What have you gained today and what do you need tomorrow?
What have you gained today and what do you need tomorrow? Whenever the workout ends it…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
May 22, 2019
Start your training sessions with a sense of purpose
Start your training sessions with a sense of purpose: probably the single most common…
January 13, 2019
Assigning a function to each limb
Assigning a function to each limb: When I coach I often assign a definitive function(s)…
July 19, 2018
Sparring with a purpose
Sparring with a purpose: The vast majority of jiu jitsu athletes enter every sparring…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
February 23, 2018
Angles for strangles
Angles for strangles: Nothing beats a strangle from the back to demonstrate clearly the…
November 11, 2017
Know how you intend to win and practice relentlessly
Know how you intend to win and practice relentlessly: Here is a photo of Georges…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Competition Commentary,Self-Defense