The mount is a frustrating pin for many beginners in jiu jitsu

The mount is a frustrating pin for many beginners in jiu jitsu. You are told on your…

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How you feel before a match is always worse than how you’ll feel during the match

How you feel before a match is always worse than how you’ll feel during the match. The…

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Once you develop a strong primary move that opponents fear…

Once you develop a strong primary move that opponents fear - it’s much easier to develop…

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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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Fear and excitement

Physiologically there is little to tell apart fear and excitement. They create similar…

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Re-learning is much easier than learning

Re-learning is much easier than learning: I am often told by students that they fear…

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How your opponent behaves in a match is largely determined by you

How your opponent behaves in a match is largely determined by you: When you have a match…

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Becoming dangerous from bottom position

Becoming dangerous from bottom position: In Jiu Jitsu Your first responsibility in bottom…

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Bright lights

Bright lights: One of the biggest issues athletes have is translating the skills they…

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The Yerkes – Dodson law

The Yerkes - Dodson law: My entire approach to training athletes and preparing them for…

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Facing your challenges and fears

Facing your challenges and fears: A huge part of the martial arts journey is bound up…

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