Importance of the uphill turn - DOC / PDF
Article on escaping from osaekomi.
First grip and domination - DOC / PDF
is a very interesting study of elite players in the world championships and the relationships among gripping, domination and winning.
Analysis of 1992 Olympics Newaza - an amazing concept, let's consider data. In this provocative article, George argues that at the Olympic level it is often a waste of time to attack players who turtle up. Whether you agree with him or not, his analysis will give you food for thought.
Chasing Fads -- is drop seoi nage the "throw of the year"? Maybe in 2006 it's sode tsurikomi goshi. George's advice - the best throw is the throw for you.
Elite Skill Range - George thinks his point in this article is that there are fewer techniques performed by elite competitors than we believe. I think his research shows the opposite. According to him, world and Olympic medalists score with an average of six throws and three mat techniques. That is about double the number of effective techniques of even many of our national level players in the U.S.
Importance of measuring progress - How and why to measure progress of your athletes.
The winning edge - in this insightful article, George explains the pressure on your athletes to lose (yes, lose). Every word he says is true. Once athletes start to win more than the other players they hear, "What, you think you are too good to go out and party with us?"