November 19, 2023
Create a threat to your opponent as often as you can
Create a threat to your opponent as often as you can - how he plays against you is…
November 17, 2023
Once you come to grips with an opponent you can feel their intentions
Once you come to grips with an opponent you can feel their intentions. This gives an…
November 10, 2023
As a general rule – the more dominant your situation – the more you’ll want to slow the action down
As a general rule - the more dominant your situation - the more you’ll want to slow the…
November 5, 2023
Points of no return
Points of no return: In the application of a given move there is always a point of no…
November 4, 2023
If you can consistently make an opponent work harder than you…
If you can consistently make an opponent work harder than you for extended periods of…
October 26, 2023
Unsure where to go next?
Unsure where to go next? You can never go wrong by chasing the back. In a world of…
October 25, 2023
Take your time when you have pressure positioning
Take your time when you have pressure positioning - time becomes a weapon when an…
October 23, 2023
Committing to a move
Committing to a move: We work in a sport where a move that is well executed 95% to…
October 20, 2023
Once you develop a strong primary move that opponents fear…
Once you develop a strong primary move that opponents fear - it’s much easier to develop…
September 29, 2023
Dual threats
Dual threats: We always talk about position and submission as though it is either/or; but…
September 20, 2023
Work your way to a position rather than jump to a position
Work your way to a position rather than jump to a position: Superior position is always…
September 18, 2023
Gaining prior advantage
Gaining prior advantage: Jiu jitsu is founded upon the principle of advantage - WHENEVER…
September 16, 2023
Attack his stance first – everything else second
Attack his stance first - everything else second: The strength of an opponents defense is…
September 12, 2023
Step on the mat with a purpose
Step on the mat with a purpose: Most people step on the mat to train with a sense of…
September 8, 2023
Surprise
Surprise: of all the elements that can make for a successful entry into a move - surprise…
August 29, 2023
When your opponent knows the same moves you know
When your opponent knows the same moves you know and also knows the defenses to those…
August 23, 2023
Continuity
Continuity: One of the great features of most elite Jiu jitsu players games is…
August 5, 2023
Offensive asymmetry is the goal
Offensive asymmetry is the goal: One of the fundamental goals of Jiu jitsu is to create…
August 3, 2023
In grappling there is definitely some truth to…
In grappling there is definitely some truth to the adage that you should take your time…
July 26, 2023
Adjustments
Adjustments: In the chaos of a match it’s actually quite rare that your first positioning…