Pressure over time conquers all

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

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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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As long as you’ve got a foot and leg between you and your opponent

As long as you’ve got a foot and leg between you and your opponent you’ve got a line of…

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Negate first, attack second

Negate first, attack second: Nothing is riskier than attacking an opponent who is…

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A balanced game

A balanced game: Make sure your game is evenly balanced between offense and defense. Of…

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Don’t be satisfied

Don’t be satisfied: When you stop an opponents move in its tracks it’s always a good…

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Victory in Oklahoma City!

Victory in Oklahoma City! We had a great night here in OKC at the WNO Professional…

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It all stars with one move you have trust in

It all stars with one move you have trust in: For every given scenario in Jiu jitsu,…

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Merging defense and offense

Merging defense and offense: When an opponent attacks with a given move your first…

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You are the average of your best offensive moves and your worst defensive moves

You are the average of your best offensive moves and your worst defensive moves: Your…

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I was coaching a session at @10paustin 10th Planet Austin…

I was coaching a session at @10paustin 10th Planet Austin recently and this motivated…

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Integration of offense and defense

Integration of offense and defense: Jiu jitsu and fighting in general is always divided…

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In the midst of all defense are the seeds of offense

In the midst of all defense are the seeds of offense: It’s natural when an opponent…

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Your opponent can never cover all the potential targets

You’re opponent can never cover all the potential targets: In all combat sports the basic…

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Even when in defense…

Even when in defense - train your mind to look for counter offense. If your mind is…

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Defense in depth

Defense in depth: Most of you know that I put an extraordinarily high value on defense…

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Peeling hands

Peeling hands: Always remember that most grappling techniques begin with grip. The hands…

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Create a strong initial threat and you will own the next move

Create a strong initial threat and you will own the next move: If you can put your…

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Defensive responsibility

Defensive responsibility: It is crucial for your development to understand the golden…

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