The earlier you start, the better you do

The earlier you start, the better you do: So often we approach lackadaisically toward an…

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Movement creates space

Movement creates space - space makes moves possible - when you’re shut down and…

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As a general rule – the more dominant your situation – the more you’ll want to slow the action down

As a general rule - the more dominant your situation - the more you’ll want to slow the…

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Points of no return

Points of no return: In the application of a given move there is always a point of no…

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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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Offensive asymmetry is the goal

Offensive asymmetry is the goal: One of the fundamental goals of Jiu jitsu is to create…

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A path in the wilderness

A path in the wilderness: Jiu jitsu sparring can seem like a confusing mess as you get…

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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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Submission goals

Submission goals: Your arsenal of submissions is a big part of defining your overall…

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Following movement

Following movement: Most of the time when we drill submission moves it’s done in a rather…

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Raising the revs

Raising the revs: Any time you enter into a scramble with an opponent and neither of you…

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Climbing

Climbing: The worst scenarios for takedowns in jiu jitsu usually involve getting your…

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Getting out of a bad situation is good…

Getting out of a bad situation is good - but much better is getting out of a bad…

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Angles for strangles

Angles for strangles: Nothing beats a strangle from the back to demonstrate clearly the…

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Divide and conquer

Divide and conquer: When practicing jiu jiu jitsu, ACTIVELY SEEK TO DIVIDE YOUR…

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Experiment with mixed results

Experiment with mixed results: The victory by Welterweight Georges St-Pierre at…

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