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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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 can break an opponent’s posture…

If you can break an opponent’s posture and control his movement all of the other elements…

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How do you measure success?

How do you measure success? Some days are better than others in the gym. There’s times…

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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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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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Pressure over time conquers all

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

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Breaking it down into steps

Breaking it down into steps: When you look at the application of a jiu jitsu technique…

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There are many virtues that will help your progress in Jiu jitsu and indeed, in life

There are many virtues that will help your progress in Jiu jitsu and indeed, in life.…

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Work your way to a position rather than jump to a position

Work your way to a position rather than jump to a position: Superior position is always…

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If it ain’t tight – it ain’t right

If it ain’t tight - it ain’t right: The first goal when applying submission hold is to…

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Continuity

Continuity: One of the great features of most elite Jiu jitsu players games is…

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Impressive day in Arizona!!

Impressive day in Arizona!! Yesterday in Arizona the ADCC Open event was held with over…

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Life and jiu jitsu

Life and jiu jitsu: Many of the lessons of Jiu jitsu mirror everyday life. Since you were…

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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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Once a move is properly set – NOW it’s time to use your strength!

Once a move is properly set - NOW it’s time to use your strength! People often talk about…

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Your face tells the story

Your face tells the story: When you engage in sparring it’s good to stay as relaxed as…

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Immobilization is one of the great keys to submission success

Immobilization is one of the great keys to submission success: Finishing a submission…

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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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Getting it right

Getting it right: The sport of Jiu Jitsu is one of the most technically demanding in all…

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