March 10, 2024
If you can sweep away an opponents base of support …
If you can sweep away an opponents base of support you will be in total control until he…
March 10, 2024
Know inside you what you want
Know inside you what you want - but make the other fellow believe you want something…
February 4, 2024
If you can break an opponent’s posture…
If you can break an opponent’s posture and control his movement all of the other elements…
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 2, 2024
Use your head!
Use your head! Being told to use your head usually implies using our ability to think -…
December 20, 2023
Everything you do in this game you do against resistance
Everything you do in this game you do against resistance: Something you can always count…
December 13, 2023
Pressure over time conquers all
Pressure over time conquers all: When I first met Nicholas Meregali I was immediately…
November 28, 2023
Breaking it down into steps
Breaking it down into steps: When you look at the application of a jiu jitsu technique…
October 5, 2023
There are many virtues that will help your progress in Jiu jitsu and indeed, in life
There are many virtues that will help your progress in Jiu jitsu and indeed, in life.…
September 20, 2023
Work your way to a position rather than jump to a position
Work your way to a position rather than jump to a position: Superior position is always…
September 14, 2023
If it ain’t tight – it ain’t right
If it ain’t tight - it ain’t right: The first goal when applying submission hold is to…
August 23, 2023
Continuity
Continuity: One of the great features of most elite Jiu jitsu players games is…
August 7, 2023
Impressive day in Arizona!!
Impressive day in Arizona!! Yesterday in Arizona the ADCC Open event was held with over…
July 28, 2023
Life and jiu jitsu
Life and jiu jitsu: Many of the lessons of Jiu jitsu mirror everyday life. Since you were…
July 18, 2023
Pressure to the back
Pressure to the back: They say that to a man with a hammer in his hand, everything looks…
July 5, 2023
Once a move is properly set – NOW it’s time to use your strength!
Once a move is properly set - NOW it’s time to use your strength! People often talk about…
May 24, 2023
Your face tells the story
Your face tells the story: When you engage in sparring it’s good to stay as relaxed as…
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 20, 2023
Signs of success
Signs of success: In Jiu jitsu you’re always striving for goals - some small, some big.…
July 9, 2019
Getting it right
Getting it right: The sport of Jiu Jitsu is one of the most technically demanding in all…