March 2, 2024
Counting down
Counting down: Nicholas Meregali weighed in for his bout against the great ADCC champion…
March 1, 2024
Great night of grappling in Costa Mesa!
Great night of grappling in Costa Mesa! Giancarlo Bodoni put on a fine show at the IBJJF…
February 27, 2024
Back on stage!
Back on stage! Giancarlo Bodoni will compete this Thursday February 29th In Costa Mesa,…
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…
January 17, 2024
Triangles from top
Triangles from top: We usually learn the classic front triangle stranglehold from bottom…
January 8, 2024
If you can break an opponent’s stance and structure
If you can break an opponent’s stance and structure - everything else gets easier. Look…
January 2, 2024
Use your head!
Use your head! Being told to use your head usually implies using our ability to think -…
December 29, 2023
Use your weight
Use your weight: Once you’re in top position and you’re no longer being held between your…
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 24, 2023
When you control inside position…
When you control inside position it’s tough for an opponent to apply his weight and…
December 7, 2023
Luke Griffith wins IBJJF World Title!
Luke Griffith wins IBJJF World Title! South African sensation Luke Griffith had another…
December 4, 2023
Pressure comes from precision
Pressure comes from precision: We tend to think of pressure as the result of the power of…
November 26, 2023
Using top position as a default
Using top position as a default: Sometimes you’ll have an opponent who for tactical…
November 24, 2023
You don’t have to be heavy to use your weight to advantage against an opponent
You don’t have to be heavy to use your weight to advantage against an opponent. A 60kg…
November 8, 2023
Directing your strength
Directing your strength: Raw strength and weight is always impressive to observe, but…
October 28, 2023
Victory in Rome!
Victory in Rome! Outstanding South African athlete Luke Griffith @luke_griffithjj won…
October 4, 2023
Make your opponent carry your weight whenever you can
Make your opponent carry your weight whenever you can. Try also to make sure that when he…
October 1, 2023
A remarkable performance!
A remarkable performance! South African stand out Luke Griffith @luke_griffithjj won…
September 10, 2023
Victory in Chicago!
Victory in Chicago! The juniors had a great day at the big ADCC Open event in Chicago…
August 11, 2023
Victory in Austin!!
Victory in Austin!! The New Wave team had an outstanding performance here in Austin Texas…