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…
February 25, 2024
Setting traps
Setting traps: You are engaged in a sport where your opponent knows most of the moves…
February 11, 2024
Movement
Movement: The number one detractor of movement quality is EXCESS TENSION. You definitely…
January 29, 2024
The long trek home
The long trek home: Heading home from Tokyo’s Narita Airport. It’s always a mixed feeling…
December 13, 2023
Pressure over time conquers all
Pressure over time conquers all: When I first met Nicholas Meregali I was immediately…
November 26, 2023
Using top position as a default
Using top position as a default: Sometimes you’ll have an opponent who for tactical…
October 26, 2023
Unsure where to go next?
Unsure where to go next? You can never go wrong by chasing the back. In a world of…
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…
May 30, 2023
Decisions are easier when you work with priorities
Decisions are easier when you work with priorities: Jiu jitsu gives you a thousand…
May 25, 2023
Top position in Jiu jitsu is a constant battle
Top position in Jiu jitsu is a constant battle to get past the feet, legs and hips and…
May 8, 2023
Continuity
Continuity: We judge our Jiu jitsu mostly by the quality of our performance of moves -…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
May 1, 2023
Control makes opponents predictable
Control makes opponents predictable: When an opponent stands in front of you it’s…
March 30, 2023
Everything is easier when you get behind opponents
Everything is easier when you get behind opponents: Whenever you feel you need a simple…
December 29, 2022
Raising the revs
Raising the revs: Any time you enter into a scramble with an opponent and neither of you…
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…
April 3, 2022
Joint locks – take your time
Joint locks - take your time, Feel the relationship between joint, lever and fulcrum:…
November 2, 2021
New Wave Half Guard
New Wave Half Guard: I am very pleased to announce the release today of my latest…
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)…
August 23, 2018
A sense of progress
A sense of progress: I always tell my students - if happiness is what you seek - stay…
February 22, 2018
The Yerkes – Dodson law
The Yerkes - Dodson law: My entire approach to training athletes and preparing them for…