March 25, 2024
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…
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 10, 2024
Know inside you what you want
Know inside you what you want - but make the other fellow believe you want something…
March 8, 2024
Be patient with your strangles
Be patient with your strangles: A common problem that afflicts many beginners in Jiu…
March 6, 2024
Wisdom of the old West
Wisdom of the old West: The great American Lawman Wyatt Earp was ask about his…
March 5, 2024
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…
March 4, 2024
Victory in Las Vegas!!
Victory in Las Vegas!! Nicholas Meregali continued his incredible run of victories in Las…
February 26, 2024
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…
February 22, 2024
Nobody ever solved a puzzle better by getting emotional
Nobody ever solved a puzzle better by getting emotional - jiu jitsu is just dynamic…
February 21, 2024
The way of all progress
The way of all progress: There is an odd element to making progress in Jiu jitsu and…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
February 16, 2024
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…
February 15, 2024
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…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
February 14, 2024
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…
February 13, 2024
Strangleholds are the KO punch of grappling
Strangleholds are the KO punch of grappling. They can end a match at any time regardless…
February 11, 2024
Movement
Movement: The number one detractor of movement quality is EXCESS TENSION. You definitely…
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 29, 2024
The long trek home
The long trek home: Heading home from Tokyo’s Narita Airport. It’s always a mixed feeling…
January 17, 2024
Triangles from top
Triangles from top: We usually learn the classic front triangle stranglehold from bottom…
January 14, 2024
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…
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…