Once you get some form of advantage it’s time to hustle!

Once you get some form of advantage it’s time to hustle! Opportunities don’t come very…

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One threat always creates another

One threat always creates another: Any time you threaten an opponent with a move it will…

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Know inside you what you want

Know inside you what you want - but make the other fellow believe you want something…

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Be patient with your strangles

Be patient with your strangles: A common problem that afflicts many beginners in Jiu…

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Wisdom of the old West

Wisdom of the old West: The great American Lawman Wyatt Earp was ask about his…

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When you put hands on an opponent you’re always taking a risk

When you put hands on an opponent you’re always taking a risk - make it worth it: Any…

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Victory in Las Vegas!!

Victory in Las Vegas!! Nicholas Meregali continued his incredible run of victories in Las…

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If you’re going to bear an opponent’s weight – make sure your structure is sound

If you’re going to bear an opponent’s weight - make sure your structure is sound. The…

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Nobody ever solved a puzzle better by getting emotional

Nobody ever solved a puzzle better by getting emotional - jiu jitsu is just dynamic…

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The way of all progress

The way of all progress: There is an odd element to making progress in Jiu jitsu and…

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When you work in combinations the first attack has to either be real or indistinguishable from a real attack

When you work in combinations the first attack has to either be real or indistinguishable…

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How do you know a move is good for you?

How do you know a move is good for you? Think about your everyday life. A simple test to…

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It’s difficult to enter into attacks through the front door

It’s difficult to enter into attacks through the front door on a skilled opponent. Most…

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Strangleholds are the KO punch of grappling

Strangleholds are the KO punch of grappling. They can end a match at any time regardless…

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Movement

Movement: The number one detractor of movement quality is EXCESS TENSION. You definitely…

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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…

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The long trek home

The long trek home: Heading home from Tokyo’s Narita Airport. It’s always a mixed feeling…

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Triangles from top

Triangles from top: We usually learn the classic front triangle stranglehold from bottom…

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I am very happy to announce the release of my latest instructional video THE FASTEST WAY TO BECOME AN EFFECTIVE NO GI GUARD PASSER

I am very happy to announce the release of my latest instructional video THE FASTEST WAY…

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How do you measure success?

How do you measure success? Some days are better than others in the gym. There’s times…

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