The safest place to be in a fight or a grappling match is behind your opponent

The safest place to be in a fight or a grappling match is behind your opponent.…

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Pressure to the back

Pressure to the back: They say that to a man with a hammer in his hand, everything looks…

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If you could only have one…

If you could only have one... Thankfully Jiu jitsu gives us many fine choices when it…

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Off you can beat the elbow – the back is yours

Off you can beat the elbow - the back is yours: The back is generally the best place to…

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Elbows

Elbows: Next time you’re struggling for offensive ideas against a tough opponent,…

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The central tactical message of combat sports

The central tactical message of combat sports: The aim of combat sports is to make the…

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The single best instinct you can build in jiu jitsu

The single best instinct you can build in jiu jitsu: Sometimes the action in jiu jitsu…

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Two approaches to strangulation

Two approaches to strangulation: The classic and time honored approach to getting rear…

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Quintessential Jiu jitsu moves

Quintessential Jiu jitsu moves: Do you think there are certain moves that represent the…

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If you could have only one finishing hold for the rest of your life – what would it be?

If you could have only one finishing hold for the rest of your life - what would it be?…

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Most targets get more difficult to attack as the match goes on

Most targets get more difficult to attack as the match goes on - the back is the…

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If you can SEE your opponents back – you can TAKE his back

If you can SEE your opponents back - you can TAKE his back: The back is a big part of the…

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There are many measures of dominance in Jiu jitsu

There are many measures of dominance in Jiu jitsu. You have a dominant grip, balance…

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Priorities

Priorities: It’s a common thing to see a young student attacking enthusiastically from…

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There are many ways to win in Jiu jitsu…

There are many ways to win in Jiu jitsu, but the single most high percentage, safest,…

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Threats

Threats: Our behavior is immediately changed whenever we feel a significant threat. It…

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When you’re starting on the path to back control mastery – focus on the upper body first

When you’re starting on the path to back control mastery - focus on the upper body first:…

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Priorities

Priorities: Any time you’re in a bad situation it is imperative that you prioritize the…

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There are an infinite number of possibilities in a scramble – but there should be only one goal – the opponents back

There are an infinite number of possibilities in a scramble - but there should be only…

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