October 17, 2023
Jiu Jitsu exhibits the characteristics of both art and science
Jiu Jitsu exhibits the characteristics of both art and science: We usually make a pretty…
May 1, 2023
Control makes opponents predictable
Control makes opponents predictable: When an opponent stands in front of you it’s…
July 22, 2019
Set the wedges, levers and fulcrums first – apply force second
Set the wedges, levers and fulcrums first - apply force second: One of the most common…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
July 17, 2019
Daylight
Daylight: The main means by which we immobilize opponents in Jiu Jitsu is to place wedges…
January 11, 2019
Open wedges and closed wedges
Open wedges and closed wedges: Many of you will be aware that a big part of my teaching…
May 22, 2018
Closed wedges
Closed wedges: The essential feature all of jiu jitsu is control that leads to submission…
April 25, 2018
Open wedges/closed wedges
Open wedges/closed wedges: an important principle of my leg lock system is the closed…
April 15, 2018
Nicky Ryan and the power of sankaku (triangle)
Nicky Ryan and the power of sankaku (triangle): Many of you will remember that a BIG part…