Negation

Negation: A huge part of winning in Jiu Jitsu is the negative game of SHUTTING DOWN YOUR…

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Pins and transitions

Pins and transitions: Very often when I coach Jiu Jitsu i see players get into a mindset…

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Negate first – attack second

Negate first - attack second: A big part of my coaching philosophy whenever you are in…

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Submissions – It’s an all or nothing game

Submissions - It’s an all or nothing game: There is a temporal order to Jiu Jitsu that is…

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Many will look – few will see

Many will look - few will see: A sizable portion of any grappling match just looks like a…

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If your submission game is strong

If your submission game is strong, it does not matter how far behind on points you are,…

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Becoming dangerous from bottom position

Becoming dangerous from bottom position: In Jiu Jitsu Your first responsibility in bottom…

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As thrilling as the big stage is – in truth it is not there that the outcome of a bout is determined.

As thrilling as the big stage is - in truth it is not there that the outcome of a bout is…

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Variations in intensity – the wisdom of the hunter

Variations in intensity - the wisdom of the hunter: When it is time to attack an opponent…

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Distance control

Distance control: Whenever you go in to engage your opponent there will be a standoff…

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Opposing goals

Opposing goals: Part of what makes Jiu Jitsu so fascinating is that is many situations…

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Position and submission

Position and submission: Most students of Jiu Jitsu are told from their first class the…

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Organized Knowledge

Organized Knowledge: I am sure that most of you are aware that a big part of my coaching…

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Into the vortex

Into the vortex: There are two modes of Jiu Jitsu that must be mastered as you go deeper…

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The two ways

The two ways: Whenever you go out to battle an opponent there are two main approaches you…

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Divide and conquer

Divide and conquer: Some days the task of mastering the many skills of Jiu Jitsu can…

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Start strong to finish strong

Start strong to finish strong: In any session of Jiu Jitsu, whether in the gym or on the…

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A sense of direction

A sense of direction: When you have a clear sense of direction and know exactly what you…

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Restricting options

Restricting options: The pattern of all good jiu jitsu is the same - JIU JITSU IS THE ART…

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The great divide

The great divide: There are two approaches to winning in jiu jitsu. The first are…

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