Regulating tension

Regulating tension: When you first began Jiu jitsu you probably had the same problem…

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The power of learning

The power of learning: It is always impressive to watch a student take on new ideas and…

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Don’t just attack the joint – attack his balance at the same time

Don’t just attack the joint - attack his balance at the same time: I’m sure that many…

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Two ways of studying Jiu jitsu

Two ways of studying Jiu jitsu: One of the beauties of Jiu jitsu is that you can approach…

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Jiu Jitsu mindset

Jiu Jitsu mindset: A question I am often asked is what are mental aspects of Jiu jitsu…

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Reading your opponent

Reading your opponent: In daily life we all learn to read the body language of people…

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Lessons

Lessons: It was a great pleasure for the squad to train with the great UFC champion Rose…

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The second you make contact with the leg – attack your opponents balance

The second you make contact with the leg - attack your opponents balance: A very common…

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Uke and tori

Uke and tori: Almost all drilling in Jiu jitsu is done with one athlete who is PERFORMING…

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Head and shoulders

Head and shoulders: people talk a lot about head control in Jiu jitsu, and for a good…

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Control

Control: The fundamental goal of good Jiu jitsu is always control that leads to…

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Quadrants of the body

Quadrants of the body: When it’s time to submit an opponent your main targets are the…

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If you want to understand something – teach it

If you want to understand something - teach it: When someone becomes my student I always…

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Use the asymmetries of the human body in your favor

Use the asymmetries of the human body in your favor: A fundamental asymmetry of the human…

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Killers on the ground – competent on the feet

Killers on the ground - competent on the feet: Over the years I’ve had the honor of…

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Purpose

Purpose: The single most important thing you carry into your daily workout is not your…

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