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 13, 2024
The earlier you start, the better you do
The earlier you start, the better you do: So often we approach lackadaisically toward an…
February 11, 2024
Movement
Movement: The number one detractor of movement quality is EXCESS TENSION. You definitely…
February 2, 2024
Two points of control is always better than one
Two points of control is always better than one: The game of Jiu jitsu is always about…
January 28, 2024
Victory in Tokyo!
Victory in Tokyo! Garry Tonon won his MMA fight against the great former two division…
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…
December 28, 2023
One of the most impressive twelve months I’ve ever seen in grappling
One of the most impressive twelve months I’ve ever seen in grappling: Nicholas Meregali…
December 26, 2023
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays! Had a fun day training at Renzo Gracie Austin and Roka with the crew! Now…
December 19, 2023
Distinguished guests
Distinguished guests: One of the great pleasures of teaching Jiu jitsu is having…
November 10, 2023
How you feel before a match is always worse than how you’ll feel during the match
How you feel before a match is always worse than how you’ll feel during the match. The…
November 1, 2023
How fast do you learn?
How fast do you learn? A question I’m often asked is whether it is possible to increase…
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…
October 18, 2023
The wisdom of the old masters
The wisdom of the old masters: The old masters of Japan who laid the foundations of our…
October 16, 2023
Strong performance at East Coast ADCC trials in Atlantic City!
Strong performance at East Coast ADCC trials in Atlantic City! Team New Wave had a fine…
September 13, 2023
Your power is in your hips and legs
Your power is in your hips and legs: We humans are physically a rather feeble bunch…
September 12, 2023
Step on the mat with a purpose
Step on the mat with a purpose: Most people step on the mat to train with a sense of…
September 5, 2023
Know thyself
Know thyself: Knowing what you’re good at is a key to victory; knowing what you’re not…
August 30, 2023
The only human super power – legs and hips
The only human super power - legs and hips: We humans are generally rather feeble…
August 28, 2023
Seminar for Marcelo Garcia in Las Vegas
Seminar for Marcelo Garcia in Las Vegas: One of the greatest Jiu jitsu athletes of all…
August 18, 2023
Symmetry
Symmetry: do you need to be able to perform your major moves on both sides of your body…