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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Jiu jitsu meets everyday life

Jiu jitsu meets everyday life: I am certain everyone who reads this has had two life…

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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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Everything you do in this game you do against resistance

Everything you do in this game you do against resistance: Something you can always count…

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An opponents arms will never be stronger than your legs

An opponents arms will never be stronger than your legs even given a considerable size…

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The wisdom of the old masters

The wisdom of the old masters: The old masters of Japan who laid the foundations of our…

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Push and pull

Push and pull: Everything in Jiu jitsu starts with getting to grips and starting with a…

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Your power is in your hips and legs

Your power is in your hips and legs: We humans are physically a rather feeble bunch…

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It’s a game of levers and fulcrums

It’s a game of levers and fulcrums - so when it’s time to apply force - APPLY IT AT THE…

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Decisions are easier when you work with priorities

Decisions are easier when you work with priorities: Jiu jitsu gives you a thousand…

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Top position in Jiu jitsu is a constant battle

Top position in Jiu jitsu is a constant battle to get past the feet, legs and hips and…

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Signs of success

Signs of success: In Jiu jitsu you’re always striving for goals - some small, some big.…

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The triangle will always be among the most pure examples of the Jiu jitsu ideal

The triangle will always be among the most pure examples of the Jiu jitsu ideal of…

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Everything is easier when you get behind opponents

Everything is easier when you get behind opponents: Whenever you feel you need a simple…

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Time

Time: There is always a short time before the big event where your physical work is…

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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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When you have one – you have the other

When you have one - you have the other: There are certain submissions where if you have…

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When you’ve got a simple goal…

When you’ve got a simple goal…Very often Jiu jitsu requires us to enter into fast and…

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