March 6, 2024
Wisdom of the old West
Wisdom of the old West: The great American Lawman Wyatt Earp was ask about his…
January 7, 2024
Stay in the game
Stay in the game: There are few routes as frustrating as combat sports. Everything you do…
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 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 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 25, 2023
Take your time when you have pressure positioning
Take your time when you have pressure positioning - time becomes a weapon when an…
August 13, 2023
Seeing progress
Seeing progress: One of the hardest things about jiu jitsu is the feeling that you aren’t…
August 3, 2023
In grappling there is definitely some truth to…
In grappling there is definitely some truth to the adage that you should take your time…
July 23, 2023
Undermining athleticism
Undermining athleticism: It’s a great thing to possess good athletic traits. They will…
May 23, 2023
Immobilization is one of the great keys to submission success
Immobilization is one of the great keys to submission success: Finishing a submission…
May 19, 2023
Victory in Oklahoma City!
Victory in Oklahoma City! We had a great night here in OKC at the WNO Professional…
May 6, 2023
I am very happy to announce the release today of my latest instructional video: AGELESS JIU JITSU: WINNING WHEN YOU’RE OLDER OR LESS ATHLETIC
I am very happy to announce the release today of my latest instructional video: AGELESS…
November 12, 2022
Speed kills
Speed kills: Last night in Dallas Luke Griffith won his match against rising star…
September 29, 2022
The chase
The chase: When you begin to get threatening positions on good opponents they will often…
September 29, 2022
The chase
The chase: When you begin to get threatening positions on good opponents they will often…
June 15, 2022
Different speeds
Different speeds: One of the clearest differentiators between novice and expert in Jiu…
October 1, 2021
Speed
Speed: Speed is a wonderful attribute in combat sports. In Jiu jitsu it is probably less…
September 2, 2021
When you’re close to a win you’ve got two options – speed or control
When you’re close to a win you’ve got two options - speed or control: There are quite…
February 12, 2021
An unnecessary rush to completion
Joint locks - don’t be in a hurry to extend the limb: There are two ways to submit an…