One threat always creates another

One threat always creates another: Any time you threaten an opponent with a move it will…

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Know inside you what you want

Know inside you what you want - but make the other fellow believe you want something…

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If you’re going to bear an opponent’s weight – make sure your structure is sound

If you’re going to bear an opponent’s weight - make sure your structure is sound. The…

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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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Start with the extremities and work up to the core

Start with the extremities and work up to the core: The goal of Jiu jitsu is control.…

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Once you come to grips with an opponent you can feel their intentions

Once you come to grips with an opponent you can feel their intentions. This gives an…

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Once you get top position don’t sacrifice it willingly

Once you get top position don’t sacrifice it willingly. Too often athletes get top…

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Make your opponent carry your weight whenever you can

Make your opponent carry your weight whenever you can. Try also to make sure that when he…

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Pressure to the back

Pressure to the back: They say that to a man with a hammer in his hand, everything looks…

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Lever and fulcrum

Lever and fulcrum: Many of the major moves of this game involve using your body and your…

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Walking in the front door

Walking in the front door: When you first come to engage with an opponent you will almost…

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Doubling your chances

Doubling your chances: For every ten times you try to sweep someone your own size and…

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