March 7, 2024
Know the tipping point
Know the tipping point: Every submission in Jiu jitsu has a tipping point - a threshold…
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 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…
January 21, 2024
Victory in Long Beach!
Victory in Long Beach! The big ADCC Open in Long Beach California was a great opportunity…
January 18, 2024
Crikey mate! There’s a bloody kangaroo in the backyard!
Crikey mate! There’s a bloody kangaroo in the backyard! You know you’re in Australia when…
January 16, 2024
Creating openings
Creating openings: Even the most perfect execution of a given technique will come up…
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 2, 2024
Use your head!
Use your head! Being told to use your head usually implies using our ability to think -…
December 27, 2023
What a year for this man!
What a year for this man! South African jiu jitsu star Luke Griffith @luke_griffithjj had…
December 22, 2023
Draining energy
Draining energy: Sometimes when we get a position and attempt a move it can be rather…
December 21, 2023
Start with the extremities and work up to the core
Start with the extremities and work up to the core: The goal of Jiu jitsu is control.…
December 16, 2023
It’s never enough to simply pin an opponent
It’s never enough to simply pin an opponent: In jiu jitsu pins are a means to an end -…
December 15, 2023
Nice work In Kazakstan!
Nice work In Kazakstan! Team Modolfo - a gathering of Jiu jitsu super stars under the…
December 13, 2023
Pressure over time conquers all
Pressure over time conquers all: When I first met Nicholas Meregali I was immediately…
December 8, 2023
Luke Griffith double gold!
Luke Griffith double gold! Luke Griffith won the IBJJF @ibjjf brown belt world…
December 6, 2023
Every time you go into a move it’s a chance to learn a little more about it
Every time you go into a move it’s a chance to learn a little more about it: Most people…
December 1, 2023
Victory in Austin!
Victory in Austin! The New Wave Team had a fine outing here in Austin tonight at the…
November 18, 2023
Be impatient with seeking and starting your projects, but patient with the results
Be impatient with seeking and starting your projects, but patient with the results. It…
November 15, 2023
Once you get top position don’t sacrifice it willingly
Once you get top position don’t sacrifice it willingly. Too often athletes get top…
November 10, 2023
As a general rule – the more dominant your situation – the more you’ll want to slow the action down
As a general rule - the more dominant your situation - the more you’ll want to slow the…