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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Draining energy

Draining energy: Sometimes when we get a position and attempt a move it can be rather…

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Breaking it down into steps

Breaking it down into steps: When you look at the application of a jiu jitsu technique…

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Points of no return

Points of no return: In the application of a given move there is always a point of no…

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Precision

Precision: The more precise you are with your mechanics the more effective your moves…

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Pressure over time

Pressure over time: Jiu jitsu is the art of control that leads to submission. Submission…

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Once a move is properly set – NOW it’s time to use your strength!

Once a move is properly set - NOW it’s time to use your strength! People often talk about…

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Committing to your attacks

Committing to your attacks: Sometimes when we attack we do so anticipating failure - this…

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Submission goals

Submission goals: Your arsenal of submissions is a big part of defining your overall…

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One move – many applications

One move - many applications: I would rather a student was familiar with ten variations…

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When you have one – you have the other

When you have one - you have the other: There are certain submissions where if you have…

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The fundamental principles of combat are universal

The fundamental principles of combat are universal: One of the more fascinating aspects…

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