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 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 21, 2024
I will be teaching a no gi Jiu jitsu seminar …
I will be teaching a no gi Jiu jitsu seminar alongside Gordon Ryan at the Arnold Classic…
February 21, 2024
I will be teaching a no gi Jiu jitsu seminar alongside Gordon Ryan at the Arnold Classic Fitness Expo
I will be teaching a no gi Jiu jitsu seminar alongside Gordon Ryan at the Arnold Classic…
February 1, 2024
Pinning limbs
Pinning limbs: Pinning the upper body body is a foundational skill in Jiu jitsu, but…
January 29, 2024
The long trek home
The long trek home: Heading home from Tokyo’s Narita Airport. It’s always a mixed feeling…
January 28, 2024
Victory in Tokyo!
Victory in Tokyo! Garry Tonon won his MMA fight against the great former two division…
January 21, 2024
Victory in Long Beach!
Victory in Long Beach! The big ADCC Open in Long Beach California was a great opportunity…
January 18, 2024
Gold Coast Queensland Australia
Gold Coast Queensland Australia - I’m having a blast here in Australia catching up with…
January 10, 2024
Australia bound!
Australia bound! At the airport waiting for my plane on the long haul to Australia to see…
January 6, 2024
Once you’ve created pressure – keep it on
Once you’ve created pressure - keep it on: Oftentimes I see students perform a fine…
January 5, 2024
Heading to Australia to see Mum!
Heading to Australia to see Mum! My mother’s 90th birthday is fast approaching so I will…
December 19, 2023
Distinguished guests
Distinguished guests: One of the great pleasures of teaching Jiu jitsu is having…
December 8, 2023
Luke Griffith double gold!
Luke Griffith double gold! Luke Griffith won the IBJJF @ibjjf brown belt world…
December 1, 2023
Victory in Austin!
Victory in Austin! The New Wave Team had a fine outing here in Austin tonight at the…
November 26, 2023
Using top position as a default
Using top position as a default: Sometimes you’ll have an opponent who for tactical…
November 15, 2023
Once you get top position don’t sacrifice it willingly
Once you get top position don’t sacrifice it willingly. Too often athletes get top…
November 12, 2023
Get your hips into it!
Get your hips into it! Your hips and legs are the source of most of your strength. They…
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…
October 29, 2023
Heading to Boston
Heading to Boston: Waiting for my flight to Boston to film a video as part of the new…