People often ask me, how I get so many things done in the course of any given year. To me, it...
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The Crossface Control
Here is a short clip that we shot quite some time ago that relates to a type of control we refer...
The Hourglass Training Model
In the course of teaching martial arts, I have come across and developed many different training/teaching...
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
BJJ Basics - think about it ... again.
When asked this question, most BJJ practitioners I know, would probably answer ‘no’. Advanced,...
Solving the Problem
Imagine you are neck deep in a swamp. The slime is lapping at your chin and your legs are knee...
Running the Checklist
Weaving order from the chaos of the fight experience is something that brings me joy and pleasure....
What is LEVERAGE?
In my view, after nearly 25 years of BJJ practise, I believe the two most important principles...
Notice what other people do not ...
‘Notice what no-one else notices and you’ll know what no-one else knows' - this skill is fundamental...
Weight Application - Rule 1
GET IT OFF THE FLOORMy instructors used to tell me to put my weight on my partner. I thought...
Applying Weight - Rule 2
POUNDS PER SQUARE INCHIn taking our weight off the floor, it will necessarily pour onto our...
Applying Weight - Rule 3
WHERE TO APPLY IT?As we take our weight off the floor and pour it onto our partner, through...
Applying Weight - Rule 4
ADD PULLINGIt is not always practical to do this, but when we can, it will significantly increase...
Applying Weight - Rule 5
KNOW THE ANGLEThis, the last my five principals of Weight Application – is in my view, the most...
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