How do you measure success on the mats? Is it belts? Stripes? In the gentle art stripes and belts are hard to come by... If you're waiting for a stripe or belt as a measure of your progress... you might be waiting a while. So how do you tell if you're getting better on a... Continue Reading →
Staying injury-free in your 40's and 50's may seem impossible. But it's not... You just need to have a complete, balanced strategy! Remember the five P's: Proper Planning Prevent Poor Performance - it also prevents injuries too! Listen in as I give some helpful tips on saying injury-free and enjoying BJJ well into your 50's... Continue Reading →
Some “new” stuff I’ve been working on. “New” to me that is... Jiu-Jitsu is a game of discovery. No matter the geography or style of grappling or the practitioner creating... we ALL start with the same canvas. Two arms, two legs & a neck. We are all bound to the same physical rules... though some... Continue Reading →
I like moves that that conceptually will transcend beyond Gi / No-gi. It's why you often see me without a gi top on in my videos. If I'm demonstrating a move, pragmatically speaking, you can just see the move better when I'm not in my top. If I need to use my gi (lapel /... Continue Reading →
Using the guard to set up takedowns is an interesting concept. You'll find several options off this takedown to get to the back / secure side control & catch some leg submissions! This is a very versatile attack sequence. I gave you a few examples... now it's up to you to dig into it even... Continue Reading →
These times have been trying for everyone as we all navigate these uncharted waters. Life without Jiu-Jitsu is NOT easy for anyone. If you haven't rolled in a few months you don't know what you're missing... I have been back rolling and oh man! Did I forget how much I missed it! It's important that... Continue Reading →
Someone recently asked me, "What's the most valuable lesson you have ever learned from all your martial arts?" I was like, wow that's deep! I spent a few days recently digging into my mental archives searching for that gem of a lesson. With 40 years now training and teaching full time I sure have learned... Continue Reading →
Your training IS important now more than ever. There is nothing in our lives that physically and mentally challenges us like training BJJ. It stimulates us intellectually in ways nothing else can. When you're practicing Jiu-Jitsu you're literally creating new pathways in your brain. When you roll you deepen your focus and mental aptitude by... Continue Reading →
A good training plan is important - BUT there is nothing more important than recovery. Whatever you do today has to out live the present moment. In other words, if you train hard today you need to be able to function for the next two days. You can't kill yourself now and not recover tomorrow... Continue Reading →
The triangle can be used to choke.... BUT it can also be used as a trap to attacks other limbs. In this inverted triangle you have total, complete access to the joints too. (Both upper and lower limbs as well) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNNc_yanVlk If you need to tighten up your triangle it's usually about the bite.... Continue Reading →
