Break an opponents stance and balance

The single biggest determinant of your success or failure from open guard will be your…

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Controlling the Action/reaction reflex is the single most artful aspect of Jiu Jitsu

Controlling the Action/reaction reflex is the single most artful aspect of Jiu Jitsu: It…

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Better to have the floor on your back than an opponent on your back

Better to have the floor on your back than an opponent on your back: The worst situation…

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From open guard the game goes to the man who controls the head and shoulders

From open guard the game goes to the man who controls the head and shoulders: The old…

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It all begins with measure of distance

It all begins with measure of distance: When you begin in open guard with an opponent in…

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There is ALWAYS a possibility right there in front of you

There is ALWAYS a possibility right there in front of you: Once you lay your hands on…

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Freaking out isn’t going to help

Freaking out isn’t going to help: It is natural when you find yourself in a bad situation…

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Protect your position first, but keep your eyes open for the possibility of submission at all times

Protect your position first, but keep your eyes open for the possibility of submission at…

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Gaining skills is only the first battle

It natural to think that justice would decree that the skills you worked so hard to…

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Maximizing connection

Maximizing connection: Grappling is the business of controlling the movement of a…

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The majority of what we call elite performance

The majority of what we call elite performance is simply the degree to which some…

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Get outside your opponents elbows and you have a direct route to the back

Get outside your opponents elbows and you have a direct route to the back: There are many…

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You aren’t going to be the hammer every time – spend some practicing to be the nail

You aren’t going to be the hammer every time - spend some practicing to be the nail: Jiu…

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The remarkable powers of the cross lapel grip

The remarkable powers of the cross lapel grip: There are no universal panaceas for the…

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