Again, we begin our first class of the block with our 4 foundational movements. Forward rolls, backward rolls, granby rolls, and sidewinders. Today I offered a few new details on these movements, for two reasons. I wanted the movements to… Continue reading

Now that my students have a bit of context I can begin to sprinkle in a few details. I don’t want to overwhelm them with technique, but I do want them to have a few ideas in their head as… Continue reading

The second week of my curriculum focused on guard passing. For me this is the most important part of grappling, there’s really nothing harder. If I want my students to develop a good guard then they have to have a… Continue reading

My main goal for 2026 is to develop a strong fundamentals program. A program that will allow students of any skill level to enjoy a fun, fast paced practice while retaining as much information as possible. I have found that… Continue reading