September 30, 2020
Your success or failure in the standing position will come from your mastery of the crucial precursor skills
Your success or failure in the standing position will come from your mastery of the…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Takedowns
September 29, 2020
Jiu jitsu takedowns – controlling the aftermath of the takedown
Jiu jitsu takedowns - controlling the aftermath of the takedown: A a very distinctive…
September 28, 2020
The basis of your confidence in your offense is the degree of confidence you have in your defense.
The basis of your confidence in your offense is the degree of confidence you have in your…
September 27, 2020
Sweeps can do more than sweep
Sweeps can do more than sweep: When we go to sweep an opponent from guard position we…
September 26, 2020
Quadrants of the body
Quadrants of the body: When it’s time to submit an opponent your main targets are the…
September 25, 2020
The two most significant rules in Jiu jitsu with regards the standing game
The two most significant rules in Jiu jitsu with regards the standing game: There are…
September 24, 2020
If you want to understand something – teach it
If you want to understand something - teach it: When someone becomes my student I always…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development
September 23, 2020
Read your opponent
Read your opponent: Competitive matches are a lot easier to win if you know what your…
September 22, 2020
Use the asymmetries of the human body in your favor
Use the asymmetries of the human body in your favor: A fundamental asymmetry of the human…
Kimura / Americana / Omoplata,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
September 20, 2020
Killers on the ground – competent on the feet
Killers on the ground - competent on the feet: Over the years I’ve had the honor of…
September 19, 2020
ENTER THE SYSTEM
ENTER THE SYSTEM:BACK ATTACKS has just been out on BJJ Fanatics daily deal! 50% off my…
September 18, 2020
Takedowns in Jiu jitsu – favor those where you face your opponent
Takedowns in Jiu jitsu - favor those where you face your opponent: There are many sins in…
September 17, 2020
Sweeps AND submissions
Sweeps AND submissions: Very often there is a natural tendency to divide our attacks from…
September 16, 2020
When attacking the legs – try to control all three joints
When attacking the legs - try to control all three joints: One of the reasons I favor leg…
September 15, 2020
Another friendly day training in the blue basement…
Another friendly day training in the blue basement...
September 14, 2020
Plotting
Plotting: one of the great things about grappling martial arts is they often offer you…
September 13, 2020
Leg locks won’t work in MMA
Leg locks won’t work in MMA: A very commonly stated opinion is that leg locks won’t work…
September 13, 2020
Victory in Connecticut!!
Victory in Connecticut!! Neiman Gracie won a brilliant victory tonight via flawless…
September 11, 2020
Getting ready
Getting ready: Neiman Gracie has been training hard for his biggest test yet against one…