Negating strength

Negating strength: The single best way for you to negate a strength disadvantage is to…

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If you’re going to bear an opponent’s weight – make sure your structure is sound

If you’re going to bear an opponent’s weight - make sure your structure is sound. The…

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Nobody ever solved a puzzle better by getting emotional

Nobody ever solved a puzzle better by getting emotional - jiu jitsu is just dynamic…

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The way of all progress

The way of all progress: There is an odd element to making progress in Jiu jitsu and…

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How do you know a move is good for you?

How do you know a move is good for you? Think about your everyday life. A simple test to…

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If you can limit an opponents hip movement whilst also shutting down his feet…

If you can limit an opponents hip movement whilst also shutting down his feet - much of…

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Movement

Movement: The number one detractor of movement quality is EXCESS TENSION. You definitely…

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Jiu jitsu always asks us to seek advantage before attacking

Jiu jitsu always asks us to seek advantage before attacking. There are many different…

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Your head is the basis of top pressure

Your head is the basis of top pressure: When you’re on top of an opponent and looking to…

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If you can break an opponent’s posture…

If you can break an opponent’s posture and control his movement all of the other elements…

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The better your opponent the more important your second, third or fourth move becomes

The better your opponent the more important your second, third or fourth move becomes:…

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When you can fight an opponents arms with your legs…

When you can fight an opponents arms with your legs you will always be operating from…

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Movement creates space

Movement creates space - space makes moves possible - when you’re shut down and…

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How do you measure success?

How do you measure success? Some days are better than others in the gym. There’s times…

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If you can break an opponent’s stance and structure

If you can break an opponent’s stance and structure - everything else gets easier. Look…

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Stay in the game

Stay in the game: There are few routes as frustrating as combat sports. Everything you do…

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If you can restrict the other fellows movement…

If you can restrict the other fellows movement without limiting your own - you will win.…

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Directions of force

Directions of force: A big part of this game is applying forces upon your opponent in a…

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Use your weight

Use your weight: Once you’re in top position and you’re no longer being held between your…

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Advancing

Advancing: This is a game where you rarely make immediate jumps to victory. The vast…

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