One move – many variations

One move - many variations: When we begin Jiu jitsu we talk about a given move in the…

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What do the three most desired positions in Jiu jitsu have in common?

What do the three most desired positions in Jiu jitsu have in common? The two most…

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Pinning

Pinning: The notion of pinning is central to almost all forms of grappling. In sports…

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Memory

Memory: The great challenge of Jiu jitsu learning is not how much you can learn - it is…

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What was the first guard you learned?

What was the first guard you learned? Everyone agrees that guard position is one of the…

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When your opponents goes to initiate movement you’ve got two choices

When your opponents goes to initiate movement you’ve got two choices - either try to STOP…

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Negate first – attack second

Negate first - attack second: Jiu jitsu can be a very scrappy game at times - especially…

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Weight vs weight distribution

Weight vs weight distribution: Don’t let anyone fool you - weight is a big factor in…

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Speed

Speed: Speed is a wonderful attribute in combat sports. In Jiu jitsu it is probably less…

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