Negating strength

Negating strength: The single best way for you to negate a strength disadvantage is to…

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If you can sweep away an opponents base of support …

If you can sweep away an opponents base of support you will be in total control until he…

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Wisdom of the old West

Wisdom of the old West: The great American Lawman Wyatt Earp was ask about his…

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Victory in Las Vegas!!

Victory in Las Vegas!! Nicholas Meregali continued his incredible run of victories in Las…

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Setting traps

Setting traps: You are engaged in a sport where your opponent knows most of the moves…

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The way of all progress

The way of all progress: There is an odd element to making progress in Jiu jitsu and…

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How do you know a move is good for you?

How do you know a move is good for you? Think about your everyday life. A simple test to…

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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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Movement

Movement: The number one detractor of movement quality is EXCESS TENSION. You definitely…

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Everything your opponent does from top position…

Everything your opponent does from top position or standing position presupposes a…

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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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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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Pinning limbs

Pinning limbs: Pinning the upper body body is a foundational skill in Jiu jitsu, but…

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The long trek home

The long trek home: Heading home from Tokyo’s Narita Airport. It’s always a mixed feeling…

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Creating openings

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

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Stay in the game

Stay in the game: There are few routes as frustrating as combat sports. Everything you do…

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Directions of force

Directions of force: A big part of this game is applying forces upon your opponent in a…

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Use your head!

Use your head! Being told to use your head usually implies using our ability to think -…

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One of the most impressive twelve months I’ve ever seen in grappling

One of the most impressive twelve months I’ve ever seen in grappling: Nicholas Meregali…

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Advancing

Advancing: This is a game where you rarely make immediate jumps to victory. The vast…

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