Versatility

Versatility: Among the most versatile of all the major submission holds is KIMURA. it…

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All or nothing

All or nothing: One of the toughest aspects of the submission game is its all or nothing…

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Get everything in place first – then go

Get everything in place first - then go: A common problem in the application of…

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Back system – two approaches to strangles

Back system - two approaches to strangles: When it is time to attack strangles from the…

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The great under performer among the submission holds of jiu jitsu

The great under performer among the submission holds of jiu jitsu: There are around…

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Guillotine attacks

Guillotine attacks: Breaking your opponent’s alignment and structure: A critical part of…

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My two guillotine mentors

My two guillotine mentors: One of the reasons why I put such a heavy emphasis on…

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Gold medal front headlock/guillotine

Gold medal front headlock/guillotine: I constantly push my students to excel in the use…

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The three kings of the scramble

The three kings of the scramble: Most of the time in jiu jitsu we are looking to create…

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Kimura!

Kimura! When you mention the word “Kimura” to a BJJ student, they normally think of the…

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Leg locks in the desert

Leg locks in the desert: Had a wonderful day teaching at RGA Reno - the new dojo of Max…

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Attacking the back – surrounding and immobilizing the head

Attacking the back - surrounding and immobilizing the head: There are many effective ways…

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Strangling with your legs

Strangling with your legs: A strange thing about the back attack system that I teach my…

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I am very excited to announce the release of my new instructional video BACK ATTACKS

I am very excited to announce the release of my new instructional video BACK ATTACKS:…

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The neck

The neck: An essential feature of jiu jitsu is the idea of CONCENTRATION OF FORCE UPON A…

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Here is a short clip from my upcoming video instructional BACK ATTACKS

Here is a short clip from my upcoming video instructional BACK ATTACKS: ENTER THE SYSTEM.…

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The back – Reconciliation of two fundamental approaches

The back - Reconciliation of two fundamental approaches: There is no question that the…

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Nothing beats the back

Nothing beats the back: When it comes to control and submit a tough and dangerous…

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Elevating

Elevating: There is an essential prerequisite if I wish to enter into ashi garami from…

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The iron law of competence and context

The iron law of competence and context: One of the most commonly asked questions I…

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