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 12, 2024
Use your pins to create discomfort
Use your pins to create discomfort and you’ll create stronger defensive reactions upon…
February 5, 2024
The mount is a frustrating pin for many beginners in jiu jitsu
The mount is a frustrating pin for many beginners in jiu jitsu. You are told on your…
January 9, 2024
How do you measure success?
How do you measure success? Some days are better than others in the gym. There’s times…
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…
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…
December 13, 2023
Pressure over time conquers all
Pressure over time conquers all: When I first met Nicholas Meregali I was immediately…
October 2, 2023
Victory in Houston!!
Victory in Houston!! Gordon Ryan put on a grappling clinic against the great Brazilian…
September 25, 2023
All reversals and sweeps score the same
All reversals and sweeps score the same: In most grappling sports there are rewards for…
August 15, 2023
As long as you’ve got a foot and leg between you and your opponent
As long as you’ve got a foot and leg between you and your opponent you’ve got a line of…
August 8, 2023
The pin is a means to an end – not the end itself
The pin is a means to an end - not the end itself: In grappling pinning is a truly…
July 22, 2023
If you can get an opponents feet off the mat you own him
If you can get an opponents feet off the mat you own him: Everything we do in grappling…
June 7, 2023
Don’t be satisfied
Don’t be satisfied: When you stop an opponents move in its tracks it’s always a good…
June 1, 2023
Increasing your opportunities by changing your angle or orientation
Increasing your opportunities by changing your angle or orientation: It’s very difficult…
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…
April 29, 2023
I am very sad to see that the great Robson Gracie Snr, father of my teacher, Renzo Gracie, has passed away.
I am very sad to see that the great Robson Gracie Snr, father of my teacher, Renzo…
April 20, 2023
If you can break their stance you can attack at will
If you can break their stance you can attack at will: Everyone wants to attack arms, legs…
December 29, 2022
Raising the revs
Raising the revs: Any time you enter into a scramble with an opponent and neither of you…
October 4, 2021
When your opponents goes to initiate movement you’ve got two choices
When your opponents goes to initiate movement you’ve got two choices - either try to STOP…