The earlier you start, the better you do

The earlier you start, the better you do: So often we approach lackadaisically toward an…

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Know the tipping point

Know the tipping point: Every submission in Jiu jitsu has a tipping point - a threshold…

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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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Strangleholds are the KO punch of grappling

Strangleholds are the KO punch of grappling. They can end a match at any time regardless…

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When you’re in a winning position have the presence of mind to consider what your opponents counters will be

When you’re in a winning position have the presence of mind to consider what your…

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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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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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Two points of control is always better than one

Two points of control is always better than one: The game of Jiu jitsu is always about…

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Risk from winning position

Risk from winning position: One of the hardest things to get students doing is to take a…

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Creating openings

Creating openings: Even the most perfect execution of a given technique will come up…

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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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Pressure over time conquers all

Pressure over time conquers all: When I first met Nicholas Meregali I was immediately…

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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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I am very happy to announce the release of my latest instructional video as part of the new FASTEST WAY series.

I am very happy to announce the release of my latest instructional video as part of the…

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Use your feet like hands

Use your feet like hands: The single biggest problem most people have when they begin Jiu…

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There are many virtues that will help your progress in Jiu jitsu and indeed, in life

There are many virtues that will help your progress in Jiu jitsu and indeed, in life.…

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Work your way to a position rather than jump to a position

Work your way to a position rather than jump to a position: Superior position is always…

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Attack his stance first – everything else second

Attack his stance first - everything else second: The strength of an opponents defense is…

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The first battle is always inside your own mind

The first battle is always inside your own mind: Whenever we are in a critical situation,…

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Surprise

Surprise: of all the elements that can make for a successful entry into a move - surprise…

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