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…
January 10, 2024
Movement creates space
Movement creates space - space makes moves possible - when you’re shut down and…
November 10, 2023
As a general rule – the more dominant your situation – the more you’ll want to slow the action down
As a general rule - the more dominant your situation - the more you’ll want to slow the…
November 5, 2023
Points of no return
Points of no return: In the application of a given move there is always a point of no…
October 12, 2023
They say position before submission, but another very important notion is PRESSURE BEFORE SUBMISSION.
They say position before submission, but another very important notion is PRESSURE BEFORE…
September 8, 2023
The first battle is always inside your own mind
The first battle is always inside your own mind: Whenever we are in a critical situation,…
August 5, 2023
Offensive asymmetry is the goal
Offensive asymmetry is the goal: One of the fundamental goals of Jiu jitsu is to create…
July 1, 2023
A path in the wilderness
A path in the wilderness: Jiu jitsu sparring can seem like a confusing mess as you get…
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 21, 2023
Submission goals
Submission goals: Your arsenal of submissions is a big part of defining your overall…
May 15, 2023
Following movement
Following movement: Most of the time when we drill submission moves it’s done in a rather…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
December 29, 2022
Raising the revs
Raising the revs: Any time you enter into a scramble with an opponent and neither of you…
May 15, 2021
Getting out of a bad situation is good…
Getting out of a bad situation is good - but much better is getting out of a bad…
February 23, 2018
Angles for strangles
Angles for strangles: Nothing beats a strangle from the back to demonstrate clearly the…
February 21, 2018
Divide and conquer
Divide and conquer: When practicing jiu jiu jitsu, ACTIVELY SEEK TO DIVIDE YOUR…
November 9, 2017
Experiment with mixed results
Experiment with mixed results: The victory by Welterweight Georges St-Pierre at…