My philosophy of attack in Jiu Jitsu can be stated in a single sentence

My philosophy of attack in Jiu Jitsu can be stated in a single sentence. Learn to attack…

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Do leg lockers need to be able to pass an opponents guard?

Do leg lockers need to be able to pass an opponents guard? I question i am often asked is…

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Match your strength against his weakness – the triangle

Match your strength against his weakness - the triangle: Jiu Jitsu is a grappling style…

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The three things your opponent just can’t hide in a grappling match

The three things your opponent just can’t hide in a grappling match: Once you come to…

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Two approaches to submission

Two approaches to submission: Submissions are the soul of Jiu Jitsu. All of the skills of…

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Heels or toes?

Heels or toes? A lot of what determines the effectiveness of a given move is unseen by…

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The triangle – among the most remarkable of all techniques in martial arts

The triangle - among the most remarkable of all techniques in martial arts: The triangle,…

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Get to your strangle!

When you master both upper body grips to maintain chest to back contact and lower body…

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Attacking the back – Prioritize chest to back connection over the lower body hooks

Attacking the back - Prioritize chest to back connection over the lower body hooks: When…

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Break them down to a hip

Break them down to a hip: One of the distinguishing characteristics of the revolution in…

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Take your time with your back strangles

Take your time with your back strangles: Most if the Jiu Jitsu is a battle against the…

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Lacing your opponents legs

Lacing your opponents legs: A very distinctive part of our leg lock system is preference…

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The most readily available move in the sport – front headlock

The most readily available move in the sport - front headlock: Jiu Jitsu is a sport that…

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Pathways to the back

Pathways to the back: You all know how much emphasis I put on getting to the back. In a…

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Putting things together

Putting things together: Nothing gets the breakthrough better than COMBINED ATTACKS.…

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Legs are like sex partners – two is always better than one

Legs are like sex partners - two is always better than one: Controlling one leg in ashi…

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Guard passing and leg locks

Guard passing and leg locks: A common sentiment in Jiu jitsu is that leg locks and guard…

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Leg locks in MMA

Leg locks in MMA: So often I hear people say leg locks are ineffective in MMA. The very…

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