March 8, 2024
Be patient with your strangles
Be patient with your strangles: A common problem that afflicts many beginners in Jiu…
January 17, 2024
Triangles from top
Triangles from top: We usually learn the classic front triangle stranglehold from bottom…
December 7, 2023
Luke Griffith wins IBJJF World Title!
Luke Griffith wins IBJJF World Title! South African sensation Luke Griffith had another…
November 14, 2023
Levers and fulcrums
Levers and fulcrums: In so far as jiu jitsu is a mechanical study of the optimal way to…
November 1, 2023
I am very happy to announce the release of my latest instructional video as part of the new FASTEST WAY series.
I am very happy to announce the release of my latest instructional video as part of the…
July 5, 2023
I am very happy to announce the release of my latest instructional video AGELESS JIU JITSU
I am very happy to announce the release of my latest instructional video AGELESS JIU…
May 14, 2023
Victory in Denver!
Victory in Denver! Teenage phenom Helena Crevar impressed everyone today at the ADCC Open…
April 23, 2023
Strangling from the back with or without collars/lapels
Strangling from the back with or without collars/lapels: When you’re training or…
April 9, 2023
The power of strangles
The power of strangles: There is no more certain method ending a match or indeed, a…
February 23, 2023
Strangles are almost always the better option
Strangles are almost always the better option: Submission is the soul of Jiu jitsu. There…
December 19, 2021
What does it really mean to say you should attack 100% of the human body?
What does it really mean to say you should attack 100% of the human body? The ideal of…
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…
July 29, 2019
The default principle
The default principle: A critical part of your pathway to strangulation mastery is…
July 2, 2019
When strangleholds and joint locks join forces
When strangleholds and joint locks join forces: The submission holds of Jiu Jitsu are…
May 7, 2019
The devastating power of strangles – the dark art of strangulation
The devastating power of strangles - the dark art of strangulation: In all of unarmed…
February 19, 2019
Strangles and self doubt
Strangles and self doubt: A very common phenomenon that I see both in sparring and…
October 20, 2018
Back system – two approaches to strangles
Back system - two approaches to strangles: When it is time to attack strangles from the…
February 23, 2018
Angles for strangles
Angles for strangles: Nothing beats a strangle from the back to demonstrate clearly the…
November 17, 2017
The fundamental principles of combat are universal
The fundamental principles of combat are universal: One of the more fascinating aspects…