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…
January 31, 2024
Risk from winning position
Risk from winning position: One of the hardest things to get students doing is to take a…
December 18, 2023
Everyone looks good in dominant positions
Everyone looks good in dominant positions - the real measure of the depth of your skill…
December 16, 2023
In this game you’ve got two choices as to how you can beat an opponent…
In this game you’ve got two choices as to how you can beat an opponent - you can either…
November 26, 2023
Creating space and distance in defense
Creating space and distance in defense: This game is divided into offensive and defensive…
November 7, 2023
Close contact
Close contact: the best scoring and finishing opportunities in the sport come from close…
October 25, 2023
Take your time when you have pressure positioning
Take your time when you have pressure positioning - time becomes a weapon when an…
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 16, 2023
Height
Height: Winning a battle for height will often prove to be of the greatest importance in…
July 31, 2023
The real test of match intensity control is when you’re in trouble
The real test of match intensity control is when you’re in trouble: You’ll often hear me…
March 23, 2023
Sometimes there’s a lot going on when it seems like there’s nothing going on
Sometimes there’s a lot going on when it seems like there’s nothing going on: A strange…
March 21, 2023
It ain’t over until it’s over
It ain’t over until it’s over: There are many times in jiu jitsu when your opponent will…
April 23, 2021
Want to learn to deal with scary situations?
Want to learn to deal with scary situations? Put yourself there often until it feels at…
November 17, 2017
The fundamental principles of combat are universal
The fundamental principles of combat are universal: One of the more fascinating aspects…